Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 19V-144 · 4 Guys vehicles
Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc. recall 19V-144 covers 26 4 Guys vehicles for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 27% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V144000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
27%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.