Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V212000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Alexis Fire Equipment Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-03-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V212000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Vehicles affected
11
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-19
Owners notified
2020-03-19

Defect description

Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis) is recalling certain 2018 Custom Fire Apparatus vehicles 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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Alexis will notify owners, and dealers will install replacement lights. free of charge. Owners may contact Alexis customer service at 1-800-322-2284. Alexis' number for this recall is 18E-063.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT Fire Apparatus2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.