Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 19V-214 · Fouts Bros. vehicles
Fouts Bros recall 19V-214 covers 15 Fouts Bros. vehicles for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q4) shows 7% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V214000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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."
The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
7%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 29, 2017 to May 9, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.