Known Recalls

Model year record

2018 FOUTS BROS. F-Rescue

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V214000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Fouts Bros
Vehicles affected
15
Reported to NHTSA
2019-03-20
Owners notified
2019-03-25

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.