Fouts Bros. F-3000, F-Pumper, F-Rescue: Brake lights

Date

March 20, 2019

Filed by

Fouts Bros

Vehicles

Fouts Bros. F-3000 (2017, 2018); Fouts Bros. F-Pumper (2017, 2018); Fouts Bros. F-Rescue (2017, 2018)

Component

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

15

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

March 25, 2019

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V214000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.