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Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company — Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate
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
Midwest will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2018. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-800-344-2059.
Who to contact: Midwest will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2018. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-800-344-2059.
The product
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Midwest All-Poly Series and Quick Attack emergency vehicles, equipped with certain Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Details
- Units affected
- 37
- Recall date
- September 4, 2018
- Brand
- Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair 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: “Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company — Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate”
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