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North Central Emergency FORD E-450 recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

8 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

5,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2016 to 2021 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2016
1
2017
1
2018
1
2021
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
20161
20171
20181
20211

2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2021: 1

Year-by-year records

North Central Emergency FORD E-450 model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
201611Not available
2017510
2018110
202111Not available

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

19V285000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Reported: 2019-04-10 (April 10, 2019) · Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018

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.

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

Remedy: 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.

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24V406000 · Electrical System:Wiring

Reported: 2024-06-06 (June 6, 2024) · Model years: 2021

North Central Emergency Vehicles (North Central) is recalling one 2021 Ford E-450 vehicle equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

Consequence: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy: Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed June 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or North Central customer service at 1-320-395-2529.

NHTSA campaign record ↗