FOUTS BROS. 2018 FOUTS BROS. F-PUMPER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 FOUTS BROS. F-PUMPER
Brand
FOUTS BROS.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Fouts Bros is recalling certain 2018 FOUTS BROS. F-PUMPER vehicles due to exterior lighting:brake lights issues. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026