Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #16V601000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V601000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2014-2016 legend and star fire trucks manufactured april 15, 2015, to april 16, 2016 Includes 55 affected units, Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2016 legend and star fire trucks manufactured april 15, 2015, to april 16, 2016

Defect Summary

Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 legend and star fire trucks manufactured april 15, 2015, to april 16, 2016. the affected vehicles may be equipped with certain c20 and c21 split-shaft transmissions from waterous. this 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

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retaining clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. the recall began on september 12, 2016. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 16021.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V601000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2016-08-15T00:00:00
Subject: Transmission may not switch from road to pump mode
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 55

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 16021
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 legend and star fire trucks manufactured april 15, 2015, to april 16, 2016. the affected vehicles may be equipped with certain c20 and c21 split-shaft transmissions from waterous. this 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: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retaining clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. the recall began on september 12, 2016. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 16021.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 71.7

Metadata

SID: row-uxnd.xnde~i77n
NHTSA ID: 16V601000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: