Recall 21V641000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Alexis Fire Equipment emergency vehicles equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety Consequence
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Alexis Fire will notify owners, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 8, 2021. Owners may contact Alexis Fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT | FIRE APPARATUS |
| 2016 | ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT | FIRE APPARATUS |
| 2017 | ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT | FIRE APPARATUS |
| 2018 | ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT | FIRE APPARATUS |
| 2019 | ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT | FIRE APPARATUS |
| 2020 | ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT | FIRE APPARATUS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.