Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company | NHTSA Recall #18V676000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V676000 by Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company. Affecting 2014-2019 midwest fire all-poly series emergency vehicles equipped with class 1 ultraview touchscreens manufactured by hale products Includes 106 affected units, False Activations of Touchscreen, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2014-2019 midwest fire all-poly series emergency vehicles equipped with class 1 ultraview touchscreens manufactured by hale products

Defect Summary

Midwest fire equipment & repair company (midwest) is recalling certain 2014-2019 midwest fire all-poly series emergency vehicles equipped with class 1 ultraview touchscreens manufactured by hale products. these touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.

Corrective Action

Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software or retrofit fuses, free of charge. the recall began october 23, 2018. owners may contact midwest customer service at 1-800-344-2059.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V676000
Manufacturer: Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company
Report Received Date: 2018-09-26T00:00:00
Subject: False activations of touchscreen
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 106

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Midwest fire equipment & repair company (midwest) is recalling certain 2014-2019 midwest fire all-poly series emergency vehicles equipped with class 1 ultraview touchscreens manufactured by hale products. these touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.
Consequence Summary: The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software or retrofit fuses, free of charge. the recall began october 23, 2018. owners may contact midwest customer service at 1-800-344-2059.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98.11

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