Recall 23V748 affects 27 2021-2024 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus vehicles for delayed park brake engagement. Dealer repair will be free once available.
Alexis Fire Equipment is recalling 27 2021-2024 Fire Apparatus vehicles built on Spartan Chassis because an inversion valve defect can delay park brake engagement. That delay can allow unintentional vehicle movement and increase the risk of a crash or injury; the repair will be free at an Alexis Fire Equipment dealer once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The Wabco inversion valve is part of the air-brake parking brake system on 2021-2024 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus vehicles built on Spartan chassis. Its job is to route air pressure so the parking brake sets when the operator commands it. On a fire apparatus, that response matters because the vehicle is heavy and is often parked during emergency work.
On affected vehicles, Spartan found the inversion valve was out of specification. The defect is a delay in park brake engagement: after the brake is set, the valve does not complete the air-brake response as quickly as designed. That delay can let the vehicle move unintentionally before the parking brake fully takes hold. Spartan was still investigating the exact cause.
The warning sign is audible. If the parking brake is set and you do not hear the usual audible set, treat that as a sign the brake did not engage normally.
Who's affected?
Covers one fire-apparatus model across the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 model years, all with the Wabco inversion valve in the parking brake system.
| 2023 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2022 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus | Parking brake |
| 2021 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus | Parking brake |
| 2024 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 27 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Listen for the audible set indication, and treat a missing sound as a reason to secure the apparatus and call for service before use. Repair will be free at any franchised Alexis Fire Equipment dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2024 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus is included in this recall.
- Review the owner letter mailed November 20, 2023 for Alexis Fire Equipment's current instructions while the remedy is under development.
- Call Alexis Fire Equipment customer service at 1-309-482-6121 and reference recall number 23V748.
- Ask when the free inversion-valve inspection or replacement will open; that repair addresses delayed park-brake engagement and unintentional vehicle movement.
- Set the parking brake carefully and avoid leaving the apparatus unattended unless it is secured against movement.
What happens at the repair
Because the final remedy is still being prepared, do not assume the dealer repair is ready to schedule yet. Once Alexis Fire Equipment opens the remedy, an Alexis Fire Equipment technician will inspect the inversion valves and replace any valves that need replacement. Parts and labor will be covered under the recall. Alexis Fire Equipment has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related repair. Keep repair orders, invoices, and proof of payment so the service desk or customer service can review the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 7, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 14, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| November 14, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 20, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 28, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V748?
Recall 23V748 covers 27 2021-2024 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus vehicles built on Spartan chassis. The inversion valve defect can delay park brake engagement, allowing unintended vehicle movement. Alexis Fire Equipment dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves when required for free.
What should I do if my 2021-2024 Alexis Fire Equipment Fire Apparatus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific apparatus is included in recall 23V748. If it is, contact a franchised Alexis Fire Equipment dealer or Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121 and reference recall 23V748. Ask about the free inversion valve inspection and replacement.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Alexis Fire Equipment dealers will inspect the inversion valves and replace them when required, free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 23V748?
The safety risk is unintended vehicle movement. A defective inversion valve can delay park brake engagement, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. The repair path is a free dealer inspection and inversion valve replacement when required.
When were owners notified about recall 23V748?
Alexis Fire Equipment mailed owner notification letters on November 20, 2023. If you bought the apparatus used or never received a letter, check your VIN and contact Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121 with recall number 23V748.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V748000 |
|---|---|
| Alexis Fire Equipment customer service | 1-309-482-6121 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V748 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V748000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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