Lifeline Type I, Type III (2017-2019): Exterior lighting
Recall 19V073000 · Jan 31, 2019 · Life Line Emergency Vehicles
200
vehicles affected
200
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V073000
- Date
- Jan 31, 2019
- Maker
- Life Line Emergency Vehicles
- Units affected
- 200
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V073000?
2 models: Lifeline Type I (2017-2019), Lifeline Type III (2017-2019), about 200 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V073000?
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.
What can happen?
If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, 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.