NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Alexis Fire Equipment dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Rear LED Lights Too Bright/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #21V641000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported August 16, 2021 · Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Potentially affected: 49 vehicles
Repair completion: 36.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified September 8, 2021
Defect 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."
Safety consequence
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #19V212000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported March 19, 2019 · Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Alexis Fire Equipment campaign 18E-063 · Owners notified March 19, 2020 · Vehicles built January 1, 2018 – October 23, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis) is recalling certain 2018 Custom Fire Apparatus vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Alexis will notify owners, and dealers will install replacement lights. free of charge. Owners may contact Alexis customer service at 1-800-322-2284. Alexis' number for this recall is 18E-063.
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.safercar.gov.
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