Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOUTS BROS.
Model Of Vehicle
F-3000
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
19V214000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Lights Incorrectly Illuminate, It May Confuse Other Drivers, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Fouts Bros
Start Of Manufacture
20171129
End Of Manufacture
20180509
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15
Date Owners Notified
20190325
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Fouts Bros
Date Report Received
20190320
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108