Foundation Ambulance recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Foundation Ambulance, Inc. (Foundation Ambulance) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Type I and Type III Modular Body ambulances 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."
What could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Foundation Ambulance has notified owners and will replace the Whelen lights, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Foundation Ambulance customer service at 1-678-826-2219.
Vehicles covered
- Foundation Ambulance Type I Ambulance 2017–2018
- Foundation Ambulance Type Iii Ambulance 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V128000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Foundation Ambulance, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 26, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 21, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 28
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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.
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.