The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V212000·Announced 2019-03-19

Alexis Fire Equipment Recalls 2018 Fire Apparatus Due to Brake Light Defect

Alexis Fire Equipment is recalling 11 units of 2018 Custom Fire Apparatus because brake lights may illuminate without the 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 recall involves a vehicle safety defect that may increase the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Alexis Fire Equipment Company is recalling 11 units of 2018 Custom Fire Apparatus vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. The recall addresses a defect where the brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT FIRE APPARATUS
Brand
ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer
Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
11

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 (1)

  • FIRE APPARATUS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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