Midwest Fire recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Midwest All-Poly Series and Quick Attack emergency vehicles, equipped with certain Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
What could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Midwest will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2018. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-800-344-2059.
Vehicles covered
- Midwest Fire All-Poly Series 2017–2019
- Midwest Fire Quick Attack 2017–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V587000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 4, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 15, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 37
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2017 to Aug 29, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Midwest Fire recall: Equipment Aug 28, 2025
- Midwest Fire recall: Electrical system Sep 7, 2023
- Midwest Fire recall: Power train Nov 18, 2022
- Midwest Fire recall: Electrical system Sep 26, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.