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NHTSA Recall 19V144000: Brake lights (exterior lighting)

Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 26 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the 4 Guys Commercial Pumper.

26
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2019
owners notified (February 26)
NHTSA campaign19V144000
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS
Report receivedFebruary 28, 2019
Owner notificationFebruary 26, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc. (Four Guys) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Whelen 60BTT, 60BTTC, M6BTT, and M6BTTC brake ....equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Safety risk

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V144000

Make and modelModel years
4 Guys Commercial Pumper2017, 2018
4 Guys Commercial Rescue2017, 2018
4 Guys Commercial Tanker2017, 2018
4 Guys Custom Pumper2017, 2018
4 Guys Custom Rescue2017, 2018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.