Known Recalls

Model year record

2018 MIDWEST FIRE Quick Attack

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V587000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company
Vehicles affected
37
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-04
Owners notified
2018-09-15

Defect description

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Midwest All-Poly Series and Quick Attack emergency vehicles, equipped with certain 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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Midwest will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2018. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-800-344-2059.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.