Because they are bought with taxpayer dollars, they usually have little to no convenience items and are only equipped with standard options. So basic was this truck that it had roll-down windows! This is the type of truck you see government agencies purchase by the hundreds at a time that are all identical. The vehicle was a “plain Jane” Ford truck. When illuminated it is one reason this vehicle may NOT be driven So it’s a set policy for their vehicles to be repaired, for the safety-related systems to be operating correctly and (in this case) for the ABS light to be extinguished before the truck is returned to service. Should a crash have occurred and the driver knew beforehand that the anti-lock brake system may not operate as designed, the state could have been brought into litigation for negligence (or something else). The anti-lock brake system (ABS) light was illuminated and therefore - according to state law - the vehicle had to get repaired before it could be driven again. Forest Service truck - a 2007 Ford F-150. Can you imagine though, an employer requiring the vehicle problem to be addressed or else the vehicle cannot be driven?Ĭomplaint: “ABS light illuminated on the Instrument Cluster” Some may be curious and want to know what’s causing it - but have priorities reserved for their original complaint.
In some rare cases, the customer is actually at the shop because that light is on and they are interested in getting the problem resolved (snicker)! The others, when questioned, will admit “that light’s been on for some time” and they're really not concerned about it. Most of us have seen that vehicle that arrives at the shop with an indicator illuminated on the instrument cluster, but covered and hidden by some picture, postcard or a sticky note.
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