Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 19V-073 · Lifeline vehicles
Life Line Emergency Vehicles recall 19V-073 covers 200 Lifeline vehicles for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
37%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 30, 2017 to December 12, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.