The 2018 Ford E-350 has 4 recalls, the most serious involving aftermarket foldaway seat back cushions that may not stay locked under load, leaving an occupant without proper support in a sudden stop or crash.
Two recalls cover brake light malfunctions on E-350-based ambulances and emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. In both cases, the lights can illuminate when the driver has not pressed the brake pedal, giving following drivers a false signal that the vehicle is slowing. This can lead to confusion and erratic reactions from traffic behind the vehicle. These recalls stem from separate ambulance upfitters but describe the same underlying hazard. There is also a backup camera concern on shuttle bus conversions: the monitor displaying the camera image can revert to factory default settings, which causes the image to appear mirrored. A driver relying on that reversed image may steer in the wrong direction to avoid an obstacle, turning toward it rather than away.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera monitor may reset to factory settings, causing the camera image to display in reverse.
What the fix does
ASA Electronics will provide a harness relay capacitor module to correct the image reversal at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Whelen brake lights on certain 2017-2018 ambulances may turn on without the brake pedal being pressed, depending on vehicle wiring.
What the fix does
Whelen will replace the brake lights at no cost. Recall began June 5, 2019.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Whelen brake lights on certain ambulances and emergency vehicles may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, depending on how the wiring is configured.
What the fix does
Whelen will replace the brake lights at no cost. Contact Whelen at 1-860-718-2331 or Excellance at 1-256-772-9321.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Freedman GO-ES foldaway seat back cushion may not stay locked in place during a crash or sudden stop, posing a safety risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
