Known Recalls

Model year record

2018 FOUNDATION AMBULANCE Type III Ambulance

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.