Vehicle recall 19V073000 · January 31, 2019
Lifeline Type I and Type III
Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, the brake lights may falsely illuminate even without the brake pedal being pressed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V073000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 31, 2019
- Filed by
- Life Line Emergency Vehicles
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lifeline Type I (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
- Lifeline Type III (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
Has your Lifeline been repaired?
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