Frontline and others Recall 18V602000: Exterior Lighting, Brake Lights
NHTSA recall 18V602000 · announced September 8, 2018 · filed by Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. · 459 units affected
The problem
REV Ambulance Group Orland, Inc. (REV) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Road Rescue, Marque, Wheeled Coach, Frontline, and McCoy Miller Type I and Type III ambulances, equipped with Whelen accessory 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."
The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
REV will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began October 19, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-855-661-9232.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2017 Frontline Type I
- 2018 Frontline Type I
- 2017 Frontline Type Iii
- 2018 Frontline Type Iii
- 2017 Marque Type I
- 2018 Marque Type I
- 2017 Marque Type Iii
- 2018 Marque Type Iii
- 2017 Mccoy Miller Type I
- 2018 Mccoy Miller Type I
- 2017 Mccoy Miller Type Iii
- 2018 Mccoy Miller Type Iii
- 2017 Road Rescue Type I
- 2018 Road Rescue Type I
- 2017 Road Rescue Type Iii
- 2018 Road Rescue Type Iii
- 2017 Wheeled Coach Type I
- 2018 Wheeled Coach Type I
- 2017 Wheeled Coach Type Iii
- 2018 Wheeled Coach Type Iii
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.