CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A defect in the inversion valve can delay parking brake engagement on certain 2021-2024 Alexis Fire Equipment fire apparatus built on Spartan chassis. The vehicle may also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
Because the parking brake may not engage promptly, the vehicle could move unintentionally after it has been parked. Unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
An authorized dealer will inspect the inversion valve and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. You can contact Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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