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NHTSA recall 19V212000

Exterior lighting › Brake lights

Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus

Reported Mar 19, 201911 vehicles affectedAlexis Fire Equipment CompanyMaker’s number 18E-063Built Jan 1, 2018 – Oct 23, 2018

The defect

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."

The risk

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

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.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus
2018

Notes

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.