Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOUNDATION AMBULANCE
Model Of Vehicle
TYPE I AMBULANCE
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V128000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Lights Incorrectly Illuminate, It Can Confuse Other Drivers, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Foundation Ambulance, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28
Date Owners Notified
20190321
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Foundation Ambulance, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190226
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108