NHTSA campaign 18V890000
Frazer Recall 18V-890: Brake Lights May Randomly Illuminate
NHTSA recall 18V890000 was reported by Frazer on December 13, 2018, with 121 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Frazer Mobile Stroke Unit, Frazer Type 1 Ambulance and Frazer Type 3 Ambulance for model years 2017–2018. Owners were notified on September 24, 2018, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 18V890000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V890000 (also written 18V-890 or 18V890)
- Filed by
- Frazer
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 121 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 0% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 18V890000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Frazer
Frazer Mobile Stroke Unit
Frazer Type 1 Ambulance
Frazer Type 3 Ambulance
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 18V890000.
Defect description
Frazer is recalling certain 2017-2018 Frazer Type 1 Ambulance, Type 3 Ambulance, and Mobile Stroke Unit emergency vehicles, built on Ford F-350, F-450, F-550, and RAM and Chevrolet 3500, 4500, and 5500 chassis, equipped with Whelen accessory 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.
Manufacturer remedy
Frazer has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 24, 2018. Owners may contact Frazer customer service at 1-888-372-9371.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 18V890000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.