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Alexis Fire Equipment Company — Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What to do
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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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."
Details
- Units affected
- 11
- Recall date
- March 19, 2019
- Brand
- Alexis Fire Equipment Company
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Alexis Fire Equipment Company — Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108”
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