2017–2018 Fouts Bros. F-3000, 2017–2018 Fouts Bros. F-Pumper, 2017–2018 Fouts Bros. F-Rescue Recall: Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may…
NHTSA campaign 19V214000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Mar 20, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fouts Bros. | F-3000 | 2017, 2018 |
| Fouts Bros. | F-Pumper | 2017, 2018 |
| Fouts Bros. | F-Rescue | 2017, 2018 |
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V214000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.