NHTSA Recall 18V676000: Software (electrical system)
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 106 vehicles. It affects 2014–2019 Midwest Fire All-Poly Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V676000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | September 26, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 23, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V676000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.