Alexis Fire Equipment Recalls 2022-2023 Fire Trucks Due to Electrical Fire Risk
Alexis Fire Equipment is recalling 56 fire trucks from 2022-2023 because a firmware defect may prevent electrical circuits from shutting off, increasing fire risk.
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 (fire trucks) where a fire hazard is identified, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Alexis Fire Equipment Company is recalling 56 model year 2022-2023 Apparatus fire trucks equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system wiring where the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin during a short circuit or wiring failure.
This defect can result in overloaded electrical circuits that overheat, thereby increasing the risk of fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Dealers will update the firmware free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 22, 2024. Owners may contact Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
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
- 56
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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