Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V602000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V602000 by Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2018 road rescue, marque, wheeled coach, frontline, and mccoy miller type i and type iii ambulances, equipped with whelen accessory brake lights Includes 459 affected units, Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017-2018 road rescue, marque, wheeled coach, frontline, and mccoy miller type i and type iii ambulances, equipped with whelen accessory brake lights

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V602000
Report Received Date: 2018-09-08T00:00:00
Subject: Brake light may randomly illuminate/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 459

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 11.11

Metadata

SID: row-xntt~rg6v-sr7u
NHTSA ID: 18V602000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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