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18V-587

Sep 4

Midwest Fire Equipment and Repair

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed

Lighting

Part replacement

18V-584

Sep 4

Collins Bus

Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height

Adaptive equipment

Part replacement

18V-583

Aug 31

Eldorado National-Kansas

Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle floor height

Adaptive equipment

244

Part replacement

18V-582

Aug 31

Daimler Truck

Rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake…

Lighting

12,311

Remedy pending

18V-568

Aug 31

Ford

If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the…

Seat belts

1,619,112

Repair or modification

18T-011

Aug 31

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations

Sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, which can cause unexpected rapid air loss during use

Tires

2,707

Part replacement

18V-581

Aug 30

Daimler Truck

In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted

Engine and cooling

4,500

Part replacement

18V-580

Aug 30

Kawasaki Motors U

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A

Structure

390

Part replacement

18V-578

Aug 30

General Motors

Brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative

Brakes

42,280

Repair or modification

18V-577

Aug 30

Brown Industries

Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height

Adaptive equipment

Part replacement

Campaign 18V-587

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed

Manufacturer: Midwest Fire Equipment and Repair
Filed: September 4, 2018
Component: Lighting
Vehicles affected: 37
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Midwest All-Poly Series and Quick Attack emergency vehicles, equipped with certain Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Midwest will notify owners, and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2018. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-800-344-2059.

Affected models

Midwest Fire All-Poly Series 2017 to 2019 Midwest Fire Quick Attack 2017 to 2019

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