Power train: Automatic transmission11/18/202222V853000
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest) is recalling certain 2021-2022 All-Poly Series fire trucks fire trucks equipped with a split-shaft transmission. The Class1 Es-Key multiplex system software may prevent shifting between road-to-pump and pump-to-road modes.
Consequence
The inability to shift modes may delay emergency response, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Midwest Fire will provide instruction and hardware needed to reprogram the multiplex system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 15, 2022. Owners may contact Midwest's customer service at 1-800-344-2059.
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.
Power train: Automatic transmission09/07/202323V624000
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2023 All-Poly Series Tanker-Pumper fire trucks, equipped with a split-shaft transmission and a Class 1 Es-Key multiplex system. A software error may cause a shift from road gear to pump gear, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Midwest Fire will provide a USB and instructions to reprogram the multiplex system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 6, 2023. Owners may contact Midwest's customer service at 1-800-344-2059.
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.
Electrical system: Software09/07/202323V624000
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest Fire) is recalling certain 2022-2023 All-Poly Series Tanker-Pumper fire trucks, equipped with a split-shaft transmission and a Class 1 Es-Key multiplex system. A software error may cause a shift from road gear to pump gear, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Midwest Fire will provide a USB and instructions to reprogram the multiplex system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 6, 2023. Owners may contact Midwest's customer service at 1-800-344-2059.
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.
Equipment08/28/202525V558000
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2025 All-Poly Series fire trucks. The hose reel mounting plate may crack and fail, which can cause the hose reel to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
A hose reel that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, the mounting plate can fail suddenly during hose operation, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Midwest Fire will reinforce the hose reel mounting plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Midwest Fire's customer service at 1-800-344-2059.