Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company | NHTSA Recall #17V071000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V071000 by Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company. Includes 1 affected units, Brake Lights May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Midwest fire equipment & repair company (midwest) is recalling one 2017 all-poly series vehicle. the stop light switch on this vehicle may not illuminate the brake lights when the brakes are applied. as such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Midwest will notify the owner, and a peterbilt dealer will inspect and replace the affected brake light switch, free of charge. the recall began on february 10, 2017. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or midwest customer service at 1-800-344-2059.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V071000

Manufacturer: Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company

Report Received Date: 2017-02-03T00:00:00

Subject: Brake lights may not illuminate/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Midwest fire equipment & repair company (midwest) is recalling one 2017 all-poly series vehicle. the stop light switch on this vehicle may not illuminate the brake lights when the brakes are applied. as such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: If the brakes lights do not illuminate when the brakes are pressed, other drivers may not know that the vehicle is slowing or stopping thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Midwest will notify the owner, and a peterbilt dealer will inspect and replace the affected brake light switch, free of charge. the recall began on february 10, 2017. owners may contact peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or midwest customer service at 1-800-344-2059.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 17V071000

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