Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V073000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Life Line Emergency Vehicles filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-01-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V073000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Life Line Emergency Vehicles
Vehicles affected
200
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-31
Owners notified
2019-05-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
LIFELINE Type I2019 2018 2017
LIFELINE Type III2019 2018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.