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NHTSARecalled 2019-01-31

Life Line Emergency Vehicles — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2017 LIFELINE TYPE I; 2017 LIFELINE TYPE III; 2018 LIFELINE TYPE III; 2019 LIFELINE TYPE III; 2018 LIFELINE TYPE I; 2019 LIFELINE TYPE I

  • Brand LIFELINE

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Life Line Emergency Vehicles is recalling certain 2017-2019 Type I and Type III ambulances built on various chassis (including Ford F-Series, Ford E-Series, Freightliner, Chevrolet Cutaway G-Series, Dodge Chassis Cab, Navistar, and Kenworth models) that are equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. The brake lights in these vehicles may falsely illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, which could confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

Life Line will notify owners about this recall, which began May 1, 2019. Dealers will replace the lights at no cost to owners. Affected consumers should contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317, extension 132 to arrange for the replacement.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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