7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2018-02-07
Description
Ferrara fire apparatus, inc. (ferrara) is recalling certain 2015-2016 inferno and international 4400, 2013-2016 igniter, 2014-2017 cinder and freightliner m2 106, 2013-2014 ember and 2013-2017 kenworth t370 fire-fighting vehicles, equipped with hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Consequence
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Ferrara will notify owners, and ferrara certified dealers or technicians will replace the relief valve retaining ring with one that is stainless steel, free of charge. The recall began on february 12, 2018. Owners may contact ferrara customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-11-22
Description
E-one incorporated (e-one) is recalling certain 2013-2017 e-one cyclone ii, quest, typhoon, 2016 freightliner m2 112, 2013-2015 international 7400, 2014-2017 international 4400, freightliner m2 106, 2016-2017 kenworth t370, and 2015 kenworth t800 vehicles equipped with hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Consequence
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
E-one will notify owners, and a certified dealer or technician will install a stainless steel retaining ring, free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2018. Owners may contact e-one customer service at 1-352-861-3612.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2019-05-13
Description
Stainless & repair, inc. (stainless & repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 freightliner m2-112 and 1994-1995 ford l9000 vehicles equipped with whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Stainless & repair will notify owners, and whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2019. Owners may contact whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or stainless & repair at 1-715-591-4933.
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.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Posted on: 2019-05-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2004-2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, cascadia, columbia, classic, fl80, fld 120sd, business class m2, western star 4700, 4900, 6900, sterling acterra, l7500, lt7500, l8500, lt8500, l9500, and lt9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 12, 2019. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-815.
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.
DEFECT #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2021-06-24
Description
Mickey truck bodies, inc. (mickey truck) is recalling certain 2017 freightliner m2, m2-106, international 4300, and 2018 peterbilt 220 vehicles equipped with certain model lift gates that contain a license plate kit with part number 298872-01. The light kit does not properly illuminate the license plate, shining rearward, instead of downward as intended.
Consequence
The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will provide a replacement license plate kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in july 2021. Owners may contact mickey truck customer service at 1-336-888-2291.
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.
DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2021-07-14
Description
Summit bodyworks is recalling one 2017 freightliner m2-106 vehicle. The all-in-one rear led lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Summit bodyworks will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed in july 2021. Owners may contact summit bodyworks' customer service at 1-303-348-2681.
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.
DEFECT #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2021-07-14
Description
Summit bodyworks is recalling one 2017 freightliner m2-106 vehicle. The all-in-one rear led lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Summit bodyworks will notify the owner, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. The owner notification letter were mailed on september 15, 2021. Owners may contact summit bodyworks' customer service at 1-303-348-2681.
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.