2017–2019 Lifeline Type I & 2017–2019 Lifeline Type III recall: lights
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V073000
- Manufacturer
- Life Line Emergency Vehicles
- Vehicles affected
- 200
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 1, 2019
- Built
- Nov 30, 2017 – Dec 12, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.