Alexis Fire Equipment Company | NHTSA Recall #19V212000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V212000 by Alexis Fire Equipment Company. Affecting 2018 custom fire apparatus vehicles equipped with whelen brake lights Includes 11 affected units, Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 custom fire apparatus vehicles equipped with whelen brake lights

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V212000
Manufacturer: Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Report Received Date: 2019-03-19T00:00:00
Subject: Brake light may randomly illuminate/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 11

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 18E-063
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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SID: row-acev-kty2_3vf4
NHTSA ID: 19V212000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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