Lifeline recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Type I and Type III ambulances built on Ford F-Series, Ford E-Series, Freightliner, Chevrolet Cutaway G-Series, Dodge Chassis Cab, Navistar and Kenworth chassis, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, the brake lights may falsely illuminate even without the brake pedal being pressed.
What could happen
If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Life Line will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lights, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2019. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317, extension 132.
Vehicles covered
- Lifeline Type I 2017–2019
- Lifeline Type Iii 2017–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V073000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Life Line Emergency Vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 31, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 1, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 200
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 30, 2017 to Dec 12, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lifeline recall: Equipment Jun 6, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.