NHTSA Campaign 19V214000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Issued by Fouts Bros · Reported Mar 20, 2019 · 15 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Fouts Bros (Fouts) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus F-3000, F-Rescue and F-Pumper vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Fouts has notified owners, and Fouts service centers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Fouts customer service at 1-800-948-5045.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FOUTS BROS. F-3000 2017 15
FOUTS BROS. F-3000 2018 15
FOUTS BROS. F-PUMPER 2017 15
FOUTS BROS. F-PUMPER 2018 15
FOUTS BROS. F-RESCUE 2017 15
FOUTS BROS. F-RESCUE 2018 15

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V214000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.