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.”
Alexis Fire Equipment Company – Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
| Report Received Date | 11/07/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V748000 |
| Consequence Summary | Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in November 2023. Owners may contact Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 27 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V748000) |
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