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2017 Lifeline Type Iii — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2017 Lifeline Type Iii

These are federal recalls reported for the 2017 Lifeline Type Iii. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

19V-073 Open recall Jan 31, 2019

Life Line Emergency Vehicles

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

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.

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

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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