The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V232000·Announced 2019-03-25

BFX Fire Apparatus Recalls 2017-2018 Brush Trucks for Brake Light Defect

BFX Fire Apparatus is recalling 55 units of 2017-2018 Brush Trucks because brake lights may illuminate without the pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where the defect (incorrect brake light illumination) could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

SNF, Inc. dba BFX Fire Apparatus is recalling 55 units of 2017-2018 Brush Trucks equipped with Whelen brake lights. This recall covers vehicles that were previously part of recall 18E-063.

The defect involves the exterior lighting system, specifically the brake lights. Depending on the vehicle's specific wiring, these lights may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

BFX has notified the affected owners and will replace the Whelen lights. Owners may contact BFX Fire Apparatus customer service at 1-877-347-3011. 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
BFX FIRE APPARATUS BRUSH TRUCK
Brand
BFX FIRE APPARATUS
Manufacturer
SNF, Inc. dba BFX Fire Apparatus
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
55

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)

  • BRUSH TRUCK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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