FOUTS BROS. F-RESCUE 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V214000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOUTS BROS. | F-RESCUE | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-03-25 | 2019-03-20 | 2019-03-21 |
Production Dates: 2017-11-29 - 2018-05-09
Manufacturers Involved: Fouts Bros
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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."
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
