Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V285000 Reported April 10, 2019

Brake light may randomly illuminate

Q: What is recall 19V285000?

NHTSA recall 19V285000 was issued by North Central Emergency Vehicles on April 10, 2019. It addresses: Brake light may randomly illuminate. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

North Central Emergency Vehicles · Exterior Lighting · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

19V285000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

North Central Emergency Vehicles

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 10, 2019

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

North central emergency vehicles (north central) is recalling certain 2016-2018 ambulances remounted on ford e-350 and e-450 and chevrolet g4500 chassis equipped with whelen brake lights. depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Safety Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

North central will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. the recall began may 20, 2019. owners may contact north central emergency vehicles customer service at 1-320-395-2529.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized North Central Emergency Vehicles dealer and reference recall ID 19V285000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 19V285000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 19V285000?

NHTSA recall 19V285000 was issued by North Central Emergency Vehicles on April 10, 2019. It addresses: Brake light may randomly illuminate. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized North Central Emergency Vehicles dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V285000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.