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HighNHTSA·19V073000·Announced 2019-01-31

Life Line Recalls 2017-2019 Ambulances Due to Brake Light Wiring Issue

Life Line Emergency Vehicles is recalling 2017-2019 Type I and Type III ambulances because Whelen accessory brake lights may falsely illuminate, potentially confusing other drivers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (ambulance) where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Life Line Emergency Vehicles 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. The recall affects vehicles 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.

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, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LIFELINE TYPE I, TYPE III
Brand
LIFELINE
Manufacturer
Life Line Emergency Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
200

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • TYPE I
  • TYPE III

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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