Life Line Emergency Vehicles – Brake Lights May Randomly Illuminate

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.


Report Received Date 01/31/2019
NHTSA ID 19V073000
Consequence Summary If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 200
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V073000)