FORD F-550 (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Weis Fire & Safety is recalling one 2018 Ford F-550 emergency vehicle with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal, risking confusion for other drivers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Weis Fire & Safety is recalling one 2018 Ford F-550 emergency vehicle with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. The recall began October 1, 2018, and the brake lights have been replaced free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224841-ford-f-550-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224841-ford-f-550-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V269000
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“Ford F-550 2018: Brake lights may illuminate without pressing brake.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224841-ford-f-550-2018-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing. Based on NHTSA recall #19V269000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V269000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed, causing confusion for other drivers. This could lead to crashes if other drivers misinterpret the vehicle's braking status.
Who’s affected
Emergency vehicle owners who purchased a 2018 Ford F-550 with Whelen brake lights are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential confusion with other drivers.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a 2018 Ford F-550 emergency vehicle with Whelen brake lights. The recall covers one specific vehicle built on a Ford F-550 4x4 Crew Cab chassis.
- Brand
Weis Fire & Safety- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Weis Fire & Safety at 1-785-825-9526 to arrange free brake light replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Weis Fire & Safety has already notified the owner, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Weis Fire & Safety customer service at 1-785-825-9526.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lights may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal, confusing other drivers and increasing crash risk.
How many vehicles are affected?
One 2018 Ford F-550 emergency vehicle with Whelen brake lights.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began October 1, 2018, but the remedy has been completed for the affected vehicle.
Contact Weis Fire & Safety
We’ve drafted a message you can send Weis Fire & Safety to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V269000 — Weis Fire & Safety Weis Fire & Safety Hello, I own a Weis Fire & Safety that is covered by recall 19V269000 from Weis Fire & Safety. The official recall notice states: Weis Fire & Safety has already notified the owner, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Weis Fire & Safety customer service at 1-785-825-9526. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V269000 (March 4, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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