Defect Description For Recall
Waterous Company (Waterous) Is Recalling Certain Split-Shaft Transmission Shift Units Manufactured April 9, 2015, To April 20, 2016. These Shift Units Allow The User To Select Whether The Split-Shaft Transmission Sends Power To The Wheels Of An Emergency Response Vehicle Or Powers An Add-On Unit Such As A Water Pump Used For Fighting Fires. A Component Within The Shift Unit May Be Damaged And As A Result, The Operator May Not Be Able To Switch The Power Output.
Make Of Vehicle
WATEROUS
Model Of Vehicle
SPLIT-SHAFT TRANSMISSION
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
16E059000
Component Description
Power Train:Manual Transmission
Effect Of Defect
If The Power Output Cannot Be Changed, Once The Fire Truck Arrives At The Scene, It May Not Be Able To Pump Water To Aid In Extinguishing The Fire, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Waterous Will Notify The Vehicle Manufacturers That Purchased The Shift Units And Will Work With Them To Remove, Repair, And Reinstall The Shift Units, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 22, 2016. Owners May Contact Waterous Customer Service At 1-651-450-5067.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Waterous Company
Start Of Manufacture
20150409
End Of Manufacture
20160420
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1557
Date Owners Notified
20160722
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Waterous Company
Date Report Received
20160623