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VehicleMar 19, 201911 affected

Alexis Fire Equipment recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

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."

What could happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V212000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 19, 2019
Owners notified
Mar 19, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
11
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jan 1, 2018 to Oct 23, 2018
Part
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Maker's own recall number
18E-063
Safety standard
FMVSS 108

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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.