Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company | NHTSA Recall #16V624000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V624000 by Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company. Affecting model year 2016-2017 all-poly 2500 series and all-poly 3000 series fire trucks manufactured october 6, 2015, to april 28, 2016 Includes 2 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 2016-2017 all-poly 2500 series and all-poly 3000 series fire trucks manufactured october 6, 2015, to april 28, 2016

Defect Summary

Midwest fire equipment & repair (midwest fire) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 all-poly 2500 series and all-poly 3000 series fire trucks manufactured october 6, 2015, to april 28, 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

Midwest fire will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2016. owners may contact midwest fire customer service at 1-800-344-2059.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V624000
Manufacturer: Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company
Report Received Date: 2016-08-26T00:00:00
Subject: Transmission may not switch from road to pump mode
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Midwest fire equipment & repair (midwest fire) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 all-poly 2500 series and all-poly 3000 series fire trucks manufactured october 6, 2015, to april 28, 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: Midwest fire will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. the recall began on september 1, 2016. owners may contact midwest fire customer service at 1-800-344-2059.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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