The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V190000·Announced 2023-03-22

Alexis Fire Equipment Recalls 2022 Fire Apparatus Due to Winch Remote Defect

Alexis Fire Equipment is recalling 2022 fire apparatus vehicles because water may enter the winch remote, causing corrosion and unintentional winch operation.

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 risk-of-harm product (unintentional winch operation) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Alexis Fire Equipment Company is recalling certain 2022 Emergency Utility, Flatbed Brush, and 300 Gallon Mini Pumper Fire Apparatus vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Warn Winch and a wireless handheld remote. The recall affects 3 units.

Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch, causing circuit board corrosion. This corrosion can allow the winch to operate unintentionally, which increases the risk of injury.

Alexis Fire will work with Warn Industries, Inc. to provide owners with instructions on how to inspect the remote for corrosion and disable the wireless function by removing the battery pack. If corrosion or water intrusion is found, owners should stop using the remote and contact WARN customer service for a free replacement. Once available, WARN will provide a replacement water-resistant remote free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121.

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
3

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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