SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2020: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V436000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-06-04 2021-06-09 2021-06-09

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc. "Four Guys" is recalling one 2020 Pumper firetruck equipped with an Akron Bass battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.

Consequence

Inability to use the wireless remote controller can hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Four Guys will request owners return the affected wireless remote controllers to Akron Brass for a software update, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Four Guys customer service at 1-814-634-8373.

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.nhtsa.gov.