FOUTS BROS. F-RESCUE 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

General Information

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

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.