CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS PUMPER 2015: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| Make : CUSTOM TRUCK & BODY WORKS | Model : PUMPER | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2014-12-20 - 2015-06-03 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V241000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-08-31 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-04-26 | Date Added to Database: 2016-04-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Toyne Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 129 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13 | ||
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Summary:
Toyne Inc. "Toyne" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Spartan Metro Star emergency vehicles manufactured December 20, 2014, to June 3, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with certain K Gearboxes from Hale Products which may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the truck is in transit. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
All of the affected vehicles have been remedied by removing the gearbox, having Hale repair it and then reinstalling it, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyne customer service at 1-712-673-2328. Toyne's number for this recall is SB 129. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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