Parking brake11/07/202323V748000
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."
Consequence
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.
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.
Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch10/16/202525V706000
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Pumper, 2024 Rescue, and 2020-2024 Tanker fire trucks built on Spartan chassis. The actuator lever arm in the Spartan cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.
Consequence
A door that cannot be opened may trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121.
Suspension: Critical fasteners01/21/202626V029000
Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling a 2022 and a 2024 tanker truck built on Freightliner M2 chassis. The axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
An authorized Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) service facility will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121. DTNA's number for this recall is F1027.