Life Line Emergency Vehicles | NHTSA Recall #19V073000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V073000 by Life Line Emergency Vehicles. Affecting 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 Includes 200 affected units, Brake Lights May Randomly Illuminate, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V073000
Report Received Date: 2019-01-31T00:00:00
Subject: Brake lights may randomly illuminate
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 37

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