The 2018 Chevrolet G4500 has 2 recalls, both involving brake lights on ambulance and emergency vehicle conversions that can illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed, which may confuse following drivers and raise the risk of a crash.
Both recalls affect vehicles that were remounted or built out as ambulances and emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. The wiring in these conversions can cause the brake lights to activate independently of the pedal, sending a false signal to drivers behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The Whelen brake lights may turn on without the brake pedal being pressed, depending on how the vehicle is wired.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake lights at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Whelen brake lights on certain ambulances and emergency vehicles may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, depending on how the wiring is configured.
What the fix does
Whelen will replace the brake lights at no cost. Contact Whelen at 1-860-718-2331 or Excellance at 1-256-772-9321.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
