NHTSA Campaign 19V073000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Issued by Life Line Emergency Vehicles · Reported Jan 31, 2019 · 200 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
LIFELINE TYPE I 2017 200
LIFELINE TYPE I 2018 200
LIFELINE TYPE I 2019 200
LIFELINE TYPE III 2017 200
LIFELINE TYPE III 2018 200
LIFELINE TYPE III 2019 200

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V073000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.