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NHTSARecalled 2019-03-19

Alexis Fire Equipment Company — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2018 ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT FIRE APPARATUS

  • Brand ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Alexis Fire Equipment Company is recalling certain 2018 Custom Fire Apparatus vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. The brake lights on these vehicles may illuminate incorrectly even when the brake pedal is not being pressed, which can confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. This issue causes the vehicles to fail to meet federal safety standards for lighting equipment.

To remedy this issue, Alexis will notify owners and authorized dealers will install replacement lights at no charge. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Alexis customer service at 1-800-322-2284 to arrange the repair. The recall number is 18E-063.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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