2018 MARQUE TYPE I Recall

Campaign:

18V602000 on 09/12/2018

Component:

Exterior lighting:brake lights

Manufactured:

10/31/2017 - 08/30/2018

Affected:

459

Defect:

Rev ambulance group orland, inc. (rev) is recalling certain 2017-2018 road rescue, marque, wheeled coach, frontline, and mccoy miller type i and type iii ambulances, equipped with whelen accessory 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."

Consequence:

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Rev will notify owners, and whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. the recall began october 19, 2018. owners may contact rev customer service at 1-855-661-9232.

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.

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