Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 19V-232 · 2017–2018 Bfx Fire Apparatus Brush Truck

SNF, Inc. dba BFX Fire Apparatus recall 19V-232 covers 55 2017–2018 Bfx Fire Apparatus Brush Truck for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.

0%
Vehicles repaired0 of 55 · 2023 Q1
Vehicles affected551 model
ReportedMar 25, 2019Owners notified Apr 16, 2020
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V232000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

SNF, Inc. dba BFX Fire Apparatus (BFX) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Brush Trucks equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. 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.

What to do

The fix

BFX has notified the affected owners and will replace the Whelen lights. Owners may contact BFX Fire Apparatus customer service at 1-877-347-3011.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

0%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2020 Q22023 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 1, 2017 to May 16, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.