FREIGHTLINER M2 (2017) recall — Exterior Lighting
Stainless & Repair is recalling 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 vehicles with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without pressing the brake pedal, risking crashes. Owners can get free brake light repairs.
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
Stainless & Repair is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 trucks with Whelen brake lights that can turn on without the brake pedal being pressed. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Whelen or Stainless & Repair for free brake light repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225911-freightliner-m2-2017-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing-brake.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225911-freightliner-m2-2017-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing-brake · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V353000
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“Freightliner M2 2017: Brake lights may illuminate without pressing brake.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225911-freightliner-m2-2017-brake-lights-may-illuminate-without-pressing-brake. Based on NHTSA recall #19V353000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V353000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights may turn on without the brake pedal being pressed due to wiring issues. This can confuse other drivers, making it harder for them to detect when a vehicle is slowing down or stopping, which increases crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 vehicles with Whelen brake lights are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk of crashes due to brake lights illuminating unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Freightliner M2 (2016-2017) or Ford L9000 (1994-1995) has Whelen brake lights. The issue occurs when brake lights illuminate without pressing the brake pedal.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Whelen Customer Service
Call 1-860-718-2331 to schedule brake light repairs.
Contact Stainless & Repair
Call 1-715-591-4933 to schedule brake light repairs.
What NHTSA says to do
Stainless & Repair will notify owners, and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Stainless & Repair at 1-715-591-4933.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed due to wiring issues, which can confuse other drivers and increase crash risk.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your Freightliner M2 (2016-2017) or Ford L9000 (1994-1995) has Whelen brake lights. The issue occurs when brake lights illuminate without pressing the brake pedal.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Stainless & Repair at 1-715-591-4933 for free brake light repairs.
Contact Stainless & Repair
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stainless & Repair to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V353000 — Stainless & Repair Stainless & Repair Hello, I own a Stainless & Repair that is covered by recall 19V353000 from Stainless & Repair. The official recall notice states: Stainless & Repair will notify owners, and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Stainless & Repair at 1-715-591-4933. 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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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 #19V353000 (September 5, 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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