Defect Description For Recall
Akron Brass Company (Akron Brass) Is Recalling Certain Ultrajet Style 1820 Fire Hose Nozzles. These Nozzles May Fracture At The ConneCTIon Point Between The Nozzle Body And The Shutoff Body, Potentially Causing The Water Flow Pattern To Change Or The Firefighter To Lose Control Of The Hose.
Make Of Vehicle
ULTRAJET
Model Of Vehicle
STYLE 1820
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
17E072000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Water Pattern Changes Or The Firefighter Loses Control Of The Hose, The Fire Fighting Efforts May Be Hindered, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Akron Brass Will Notify Owners, InstruCTIng Them To Return The Affected Nozzles To Be Retrofitted With A New Component And O-Rings Or Replace The Old Nozzle A New Nozzle, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 29, 2017. Owners May Contact Akron Brass Company Customer Service At 1-800-228-1161 Or By Email At Akrontech@Idexcorp.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Akron Brass Company
Start Of Manufacture
20161101
End Of Manufacture
20171130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
296
Date Owners Notified
20171229
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Akron Brass Company
Date Report Received
20171208