Waterous Company | NHTSA Recall #16E059000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E059000 by Waterous Company. Affecting split-shaft transmission shift units manufactured april 9, 2015, to april 20, 2016 Includes 1,557 affected units, Transmission Power Output may not be Changed, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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split-shaft transmission shift units manufactured april 9, 2015, to april 20, 2016

Defect Summary

Waterous company (waterous) is recalling certain split-shaft transmission shift units manufactured april 9, 2015, to april 20, 2016. these shift units allow the user to select whether the split-shaft transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. a component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.

Corrective Action

Waterous will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the shift units and will work with them to remove, repair, and reinstall the shift units, free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2016. owners may contact waterous customer service at 1-651-450-5067.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16E059000

Manufacturer: Waterous Company

Report Received Date: 2016-06-23T00:00:00

Subject: Transmission power output may not be changed

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 1,557

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Waterous company (waterous) is recalling certain split-shaft transmission shift units manufactured april 9, 2015, to april 20, 2016. these shift units allow the user to select whether the split-shaft transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. a component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.

Consequence Summary: If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Waterous will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the shift units and will work with them to remove, repair, and reinstall the shift units, free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2016. owners may contact waterous customer service at 1-651-450-5067.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 52.79

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