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NHTSARecalled Jan 31, 2019 · #19V073000

Brake Lights May Randomly Illuminate

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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

Product details

Product
Brake Lights May Randomly Illuminate
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Life Line Emergency Vehicles
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice