Lifeline Recall 19V073000: Exterior Lighting, Brake Lights

NHTSA recall 19V073000 · announced January 31, 2019 · filed by Life Line Emergency Vehicles · 200 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

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 Lifeline Type I
• 2018 Lifeline Type I
• 2019 Lifeline Type I
• 2017 Lifeline Type Iii
• 2018 Lifeline Type Iii
• 2019 Lifeline Type Iii

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.