Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 18V-587 · Midwest Fire vehicles
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company recall 18V-587 covers 37 Midwest Fire vehicles for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V587000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2017 to August 29, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.