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2017 Fouts Bros. F-Pumper: federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2017 Fouts Bros. F-Pumper

These are federal recalls reported for the 2017 Fouts Bros. F-Pumper. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

19V-214 Open recall Mar 20, 2019

Fouts Bros

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

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."

Risk: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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