Fouts Bros. recall: Exterior lighting
What is 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."
What could happen
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 covered
- Fouts Bros. F-3000 2017–2018
- Fouts Bros. F-Pumper 2017–2018
- Fouts Bros. F-Rescue 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V214000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Fouts Bros
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 20, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 25, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 15
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 29, 2017 to May 9, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.