ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT FIRE APPARATUS 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V212000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT | FIRE APPARATUS | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-03-19 | 2019-03-19 | 2019-03-21 |
Production Dates: 2018-01-01 - 2018-10-23
Manufacturers Involved: Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18E-063
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Alexis Fire Equipment Company "Alexis" is recalling certain 2018 Custom Fire Apparatus vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 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.
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.
