Foundation Ambulance Type I Ambulance, Type III Ambulance (2017-2018): Exterior lighting
Recall 19V128000 · Feb 26, 2019 · Foundation Ambulance, Inc.
28
vehicles affected
28
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V128000
- Date
- Feb 26, 2019
- Maker
- Foundation Ambulance, Inc.
- Units affected
- 28
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Foundation Ambulance, Inc. (Foundation Ambulance) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Type I and Type III Modular Body ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Ambulance | Type I Ambulance | 2017-2018 |
| Foundation Ambulance | Type III Ambulance | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V128000?
2 models: Foundation Ambulance Type I Ambulance (2017-2018), Foundation Ambulance Type III Ambulance (2017-2018), about 28 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V128000?
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.
What can happen?
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.