Midwest Fire All-poly Series recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 26, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company recalls 2014–2019 Midwest Fire All-poly Series

Recall number

18V676000

Brand / firm

Midwest Fire

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 106 units

Why it was recalled

The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Midwest Fire All-Poly Series emergency vehicles equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens manufactured by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge causing accessories to turn on or off, affecting vehicle performance.

What to do

Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the software or retrofit fuses, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-800-344-2059.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.