CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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 Fouts Bros fire apparatus with Whelen brake lights may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal is not pressed. Depending on how the vehicle is wired, the lights can come on when no one is braking. This means the vehicle does not meet federal lighting safety requirements.
When brake lights come on incorrectly, other drivers may think the vehicle is slowing down or stopping when it is not. That confusion can lead them to react poorly, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners should contact Fouts customer service at 1-800-948-5045 or visit an authorized Fouts service center. The brake lights will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2019. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fouts BROS. F-3000 | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Fouts BROS. F-Pumper | 20172018 |
| Fouts BROS. F-Rescue | 20172018 |