CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Problem
- Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest) is recalling one 2017 All-Poly Series vehicle. The stop light switch on this vehicle may not illuminate the brake lights when the brakes are applied. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the brakes lights do not illuminate when the brakes are pressed, other drivers may not know that the vehicle is slowing or stopping thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Midwest will notify the owner, and a Peterbilt dealer will inspect and replace the affected brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began on February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Midwest customer service at 1-800-344-2059.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A stop light switch on this vehicle may fail to illuminate the brake lights when the brakes are pressed. The vehicle therefore does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
If the brake lights do not come on, drivers behind you may not realize you are slowing or stopping, which increases the risk of a rear-end crash.
The owner will be notified by mail. A Peterbilt dealer will inspect and replace the affected brake light switch at no cost. For questions, contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000 or Midwest customer service at 1-800-344-2059. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Midwest All-Poly 3000 Series | 2017 |
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