Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus (2018): Exterior lighting
Recall 19V212000 · Mar 19, 2019 · Alexis Fire Equipment Company
11
vehicles affected
11
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V212000
- Date
- Mar 19, 2019
- Maker
- Alexis Fire Equipment Company
- Units affected
- 11
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Alexis Fire Equipment | Fire Apparatus | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V212000?
1 model: Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus (2018), about 11 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V212000?
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.
What can happen?
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.