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NHTSARecalled 2019-03-20

Fouts Bros — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2018 FOUTS BROS. F-3000; 2018 FOUTS BROS. F-PUMPER; 2017 FOUTS BROS. F-3000; 2018 FOUTS BROS. F-RESCUE; 2017 FOUTS BROS. F-PUMPER; 2017 FOUTS BROS. F-RESCUE

  • Brand FOUTS BROS.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Fouts Bros is recalling certain 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus F-3000, F-Rescue, and F-Pumper vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. These brake lights may incorrectly illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed, depending on the vehicle's specific wiring. This defect can confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash, and the vehicles do not comply with federal safety standards for lamps and lighting equipment.

To address this issue, Fouts has notified owners and will replace the brake lights at no charge at Fouts service centers. The recall began on March 25, 2019. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Fouts customer service at 1-800-948-5045 to arrange the replacement.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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