Exterior lightingRecall 21V-641 · 2015–2020 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus
Alexis Fire Equipment Company recall 21V-641 covers 49 2015–2020 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on August 16, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V641000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
37%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.