Electrical system: softwareRecall 18V-676 · 2014–2019 Midwest Fire All-poly Series
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company recall 18V-676 covers 106 2014–2019 Midwest Fire All-poly Series for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V676000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Midwest Fire All-Poly Series emergency vehicles equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens manufactured by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.
The risk
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software or retrofit fuses, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 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
98%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.