Bfx Fire Apparatus recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
SNF, Inc. dba BFX Fire Apparatus (BFX) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Brush Trucks equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. 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
BFX has notified the affected owners and will replace the Whelen lights. Owners may contact BFX Fire Apparatus customer service at 1-877-347-3011.
Vehicles covered
- Bfx Fire Apparatus Brush Truck 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V232000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Snf, Inc. Dba Bfx Fire Apparatus
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 25, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 16, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 55
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2017 to May 16, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
- 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.
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.