Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
ALEXIS FIRE EQUPIMENT
Model Of Vehicle
FIRE APPARATUS
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V212000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Lights Incorrectly Illuminate, It Can Confuse Other Drivers, Possibly Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Start Of Manufacture
20180101
End Of Manufacture
20181023
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11
Date Owners Notified
20200319
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Date Report Received
20190319
Make Campaign Number
1.8E-62
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108