The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V144000·Announced 2019-02-28

Four Guys Recalls 2017-2018 Fire Apparatus Due to Brake Light Defect

Four Guys is recalling 2017-2018 fire apparatus equipped with specific Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect creates a risk of harm by confusing other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Commercial Tanker, Commercial Pumper, Custom Rescue, Custom Pumper, and Commercial Rescue vehicles. The recall involves 26 units equipped with Whelen 60BTT, 60BTTC, M6BTT, or M6BTTC brake lights.

Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Four Guys will notify owners, and Whelen Dealers will replace the brake lights free of charge. The recall began on February 26, 2019. Owners may contact Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip. customer service at 1-814-634-8373 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
4 GUYS COMMERCIAL TANKER, COMMERCIAL PUMPER, CUSTOM RESCUE, CUSTOM PUMPER
Brand
4 GUYS
Manufacturer
Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
26

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • COMMERCIAL TANKER
  • COMMERCIAL PUMPER
  • CUSTOM RESCUE
  • CUSTOM PUMPER
  • COMMERCIAL RESCUE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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