The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V128000·Announced 2019-02-26

Foundation Ambulance Recalls 2017-2018 Type I and III Vehicles for Brake Light Defect

Foundation Ambulance is recalling 2017-2018 Type I and III ambulances because brake lights may illuminate without the pedal being pressed, 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 (increased crash risk due to driver confusion) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Foundation Ambulance, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Type I and Type III Modular Body ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. The recall involves 28 vehicles.

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOUNDATION AMBULANCE TYPE I AMBULANCE, TYPE III AMBULANCE
Brand
FOUNDATION AMBULANCE
Manufacturer
Foundation Ambulance, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
28

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 AMBULANCE
  • TYPE III AMBULANCE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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