2017–2018 Bfx Fire Apparatus Brush Truck recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V232000
- Manufacturer
- SNF, Inc. dba BFX Fire Apparatus
- Vehicles affected
- 55
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Owner phone
- 1-877-347-3011
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 16, 2020
- Built
- Nov 1, 2017 – May 16, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.