KENWORTH T370 (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Recalled 2018 Kenworth T370 emergency vehicles with Whelen brake lights may illuminate without braking, risking crashes. Contact Whelen for free replacement lights.
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
Certain 2018 Kenworth T370 emergency vehicles with Whelen brake lights may turn on without the brake pedal being pressed. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Whelen for free replacement lights. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225110-kenworth-t370-2018-recall-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225110-kenworth-t370-2018-recall-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V239000
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“Kenworth T370 (2018) Recall: Brake Lights May Illuminate Without Pressing Brake.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225110-kenworth-t370-2018-recall-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing. Based on NHTSA recall #19V239000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V239000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights may turn on without the brake pedal being pressed, causing confusion for other drivers. This violates federal safety standards and could lead to crashes if not corrected.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Kenworth T370 emergency vehicles with Whelen brake lights are affected. Emergency vehicle operators face the highest risk due to potential crash hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Kenworth T370 emergency vehicles with Whelen brake lights. The recall covers specific models from 2017-2018 with certain wiring configurations.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Whelen
Call Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504 to arrange free replacement lights.
What NHTSA says to do
Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, which violates federal safety standards and could cause crashes.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2018 Kenworth T370 emergency vehicle has Whelen brake lights. The recall covers specific models from 2017-2018 with certain wiring configurations.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504 to get free replacement lights.
Contact Kenworth
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kenworth to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V239000 — Kenworth Kenworth Hello, I own a Kenworth that is covered by recall 19V239000 from Kenworth. The official recall notice states: Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504. 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 #19V239000 (March 26, 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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