CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc. (Four Guys) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Whelen 60BTT, 60BTTC, M6BTT, and M6BTTC brake ....equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Four Guys will notify owners and Whelen Dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2019. Owners may contact Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip. customer service at 1-814-634-8373.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017-2018 fire apparatus built with Whelen brake lights may have brake lights that turn on even when the brake pedal has not been pressed. This depends on how the vehicle is wired.
The false light can confuse other drivers into thinking you are slowing or stopping, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own or operate one of these vehicles, pay attention to whether your brake lights come on when you are not braking.
The repair is free. Four Guys will notify owners, and authorized Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights at no charge. Owners can contact Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip. customer service at 1-814-634-8373, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| 4 Guys Commercial Pumper | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| 4 Guys Commercial Rescue | 20172018 |
| 4 Guys Commercial Tanker | 20172018 |
| 4 Guys Custom Pumper | 20172018 |
| 4 Guys Custom Rescue | 20172018 |