Defect Description For Recall
Hale Products Inc. (Hale) Is Recalling Certain K Gearboxes Manufactured December 20, 2014, To August 3, 2015. These Gearboxes Are Used In Fire Apparatus To Transfer Engine Power From Driving A Fire Hose Pump To Turning The Vehicle Driveshaft. The Affected Gearboxes, Sizes Xk And Lk, May Shift Out Of Gear From “Road” To “Neutral” While In The Fire Truck Is In Transit.
Make Of Vehicle
HALE
Model Of Vehicle
K GEARBOX
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
15E081000
Component Description
Power Train:Manual Transmission
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Hale Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Remove The Gearbox And Ship It To Hale To Be Remedied. Once Repaired, It Will Be Reinstalled. This Work Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 15, 2015. Owners May Contact Hale Customer Service At 1-800-533-3569. Hale’S Number For This Recall Is Sb 129.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hale Products Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20141220
End Of Manufacture
20150803
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
51
Date Owners Notified
20151115
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hale Products Inc
Date Report Received
20151005
Make Campaign Number
SB 129