Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V128000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Foundation Ambulance, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-02-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V128000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Foundation Ambulance, Inc.
Vehicles affected
28
Reported to NHTSA
2019-02-26
Owners notified
2019-03-21

Defect description

Foundation Ambulance, Inc. (Foundation Ambulance) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Type I and Type III Modular Body ambulances equipped with Whelen 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."

Safety risk

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Foundation Ambulance has notified owners and will replace the Whelen lights, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Foundation Ambulance customer service at 1-678-826-2219.

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

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
FOUNDATION AMBULANCE Type I Ambulance2018 2017
FOUNDATION AMBULANCE Type III Ambulance2018 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.