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2017 Fouts Bros. F-Rescue recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2017 Fouts Bros. F-Rescue. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2017 Fouts Bros. F-Rescue recalls, newest first

March 20, 2019NHTSA 19V21400015 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2017 Fouts Bros. F-Rescue were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2017 Fouts Bros. F-Rescue have any recalls?
1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2017 Fouts Bros. F-Rescue recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Fouts Bros. dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Fouts Bros. F-Rescue?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.