NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 BFX Fire Apparatus Brush Truck Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 BFX Fire Apparatus Brush Truck has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 BFX Fire Apparatus Brush Truck. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BFX Fire Apparatus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 BFX Fire Apparatus Brush Truck. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate
NHTSA #19V232000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported March 25, 2019 · SNF, Inc. dba BFX Fire Apparatus
Potentially affected: 55 vehicles
Repair completion: 0% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 16, 2020 · Vehicles built November 1, 2017 – May 16, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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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