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HighNHTSA·18V587000·Announced 2018-09-04

Midwest Fire Recalls Emergency Vehicles Due to Brake Light Defect

Midwest Fire is recalling 2017-2019 emergency vehicles because Whelen brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect involves a risk-of-harm product (emergency vehicle brake lights) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential crash risk without confirmed injuries.

Plain-English summary

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company is recalling certain 2017-2019 Midwest All-Poly Series and Quick Attack emergency vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with specific Whelen accessory brake lights that may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed, depending on the vehicle's wiring.

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 37 units.

Midwest will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2018. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-800-344-2059 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MIDWEST FIRE QUICK ATTACK, ALL-POLY SERIES
Brand
MIDWEST FIRE
Manufacturer
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
37

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • QUICK ATTACK
  • ALL-POLY SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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