Alexis Fire Equipment Recall for 2022 and 2024 Fire Apparatus
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Alexis Fire Equipment Company is recalling certain 2022 and 2024 Fire Apparatus due to potential loose axle clamp fasteners that could lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Alexis Fire Equipment Company is recalling a 2022 and a 2024 tanker truck built on Freightliner M2 chassis because the axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 2022 and 2024 model year Fire Apparatus manufactured by Alexis Fire Equipment. A total of 4 units are potentially affected. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V029000.
What You Should Do
Owners should take their vehicles to an authorized Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) service facility for inspection and tightening of the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2026. For more information, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Alexis Fire customer service at 1-309-482-6121. DTNA's recall number is F1027.
Why This Matters
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash, potentially endangering drivers and others on the road. This recall underscores the importance of addressing suspension issues in fire apparatus for overall vehicle safety.
Source
Attributed to NHTSA. Campaign Number: 26V029000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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