Defect Description For Recall
Somerset Welding & Steel Inc. (Somerset) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 J&J Truck Bodies Dump Body Vehicles Equipped With Whelen 40Bttd Brake Lights. Depending On The Specific Wiring Of The Vehicle, These Brake Lights May Illuminate When The Brake Pedal Has Not Been Pressed. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
J&J TRUCK BODIES
Model Of Vehicle
DUMP BODY
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
19V126000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Lights Incorrectly Illuminate, It Can Confuse Other Drivers, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Somerset Welding & Steel Has Notified Owners And Will Replace The Brake Lights, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 7, 2018. Owners May Contact J&J Truck Bodies Customer Service At 1-814-444-7044.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20171101
End Of Manufacture
20180516
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28
Date Owners Notified
20190307
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Somerset Welding & Steel, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190225