Hale Products Inc | NHTSA Recall #15E081000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E081000 by Hale Products Inc. Affecting k gearboxes manufactured december 20, 2014, to august 3, 2015 Includes 51 affected units, Transmission May Shift Out of Gear, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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k gearboxes manufactured december 20, 2014, to august 3, 2015

Defect Summary

Hale products inc. (hale) is recalling certain k gearboxes manufactured december 20, 2014, to august 3, 2015. these gearboxes are used in fire apparatus to transfer engine power from driving a fire hose pump to turning the vehicle driveshaft. the affected gearboxes, sizes xk and lk, may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while in the fire truck is in transit.

Corrective Action

Hale will notify owners, and dealers will remove the gearbox and ship it to hale to be remedied. once repaired, it will be reinstalled. this work will be performed free of charge. the recall began on november 15, 2015. owners may contact hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569. hale's number for this recall is sb 129.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15E081000

Manufacturer: Hale Products Inc

Report Received Date: 2015-10-05T00:00:00

Subject: Transmission may shift out of gear

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 51

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SB 129

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Hale products inc. (hale) is recalling certain k gearboxes manufactured december 20, 2014, to august 3, 2015. these gearboxes are used in fire apparatus to transfer engine power from driving a fire hose pump to turning the vehicle driveshaft. the affected gearboxes, sizes xk and lk, may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while in the fire truck is in transit.

Consequence Summary: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral on the way to attend a fire, the delay may hinder fire fighting efforts. additionally, the loss of drive may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Hale will notify owners, and dealers will remove the gearbox and ship it to hale to be remedied. once repaired, it will be reinstalled. this work will be performed free of charge. the recall began on november 15, 2015. owners may contact hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569. hale's number for this recall is sb 129.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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