Akron Brass Company | NHTSA Recall #20E032000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20E032000 by Akron Brass Company. Affecting battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles Includes 53 affected units, Wireless Controller Sleep Mode Disabled, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles

Defect Summary

Akron brass company (akron brass) is recalling certain battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles. the monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern. the wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.

Corrective Action

Akron brass will notify owners, and request them to return affected wireless remote controllers to akron brass for a software update to enable the sleep mode, free of charge. this recall began june 3, 2020. owners may contact akron brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20E032000
Manufacturer: Akron Brass Company
Report Received Date: 2020-05-27T00:00:00
Subject: Wireless controller sleep mode disabled
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 53

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Akron brass company (akron brass) is recalling certain battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles. the monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern. the wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.
Consequence Summary: Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Akron brass will notify owners, and request them to return affected wireless remote controllers to akron brass for a software update to enable the sleep mode, free of charge. this recall began june 3, 2020. owners may contact akron brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 39.62

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NHTSA ID: 20E032000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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