Recalls for 2017 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Posted on: 2021-08-17
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.  

Consequence
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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 are expected to be mailed on september 13, 2021.  Owners may contact alexis fire's customer service at 1-309-482-6121.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.