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Vehicle recall 19V214000 · March 20, 2019

Fouts Bros. F-3000, F-Pumper and 1 more model

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal is not being pressed.

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

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.
Notes
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 details

NHTSA campaign
19V214000
Reported to NHTSA
March 20, 2019
Filed by
Fouts Bros
Owner notification
March 25, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected
15
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Recall 19V214000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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