NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 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 2021 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Alexis Fire Equipment dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Defective Latch May Prevent Door from Opening
NHTSA #25V706000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch · NHTSA notice
Reported October 16, 2025 · Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Potentially affected: 22 vehicles
Repair completion: 31.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified November 7, 2025
Defect description
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Pumper, 2024 Rescue, and 2020-2024 Tanker fire trucks built on Spartan chassis. The actuator lever arm in the Spartan cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
Safety consequence
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #23V748000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported November 7, 2023 · Alexis Fire Equipment Company
Potentially affected: 27 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified November 20, 2023
Defect description
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Fire Apparatus vehicles built on Spartan Chassis. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety consequence
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Alexis Fire 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.
Other Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus model years
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