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2017 Lifeline Type III Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Lifeline Type III has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lifeline dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Lifeline Type III. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

NHTSA #19V073000

Reported January 31, 2019 · Life Line Emergency Vehicles

Potentially affected: 200 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Other Lifeline Type III model years

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