Excellance, Inc: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Excellance, Inc in 2019. See the detail of the recall below.

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March 26, 2019

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108

Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and 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. 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."

NHTSA ID: 19V236000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 36

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 88.89

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