Hale K Gearbox Recalls
All Hale K Gearbox recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.October 5th, 2015
Recalled Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Recall Date
October 5th, 2015
October 5th, 2015
Units Effected
51
51
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15E081000
Manufacturer: Hale Products Inc
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB 129
Manufactured Begin Date: December 20th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: August 3rd, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: November 15th, 2015
Defect Summary:
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. Consequence Summary:
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. Corrective Summary:
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. Recall 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.
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