2015 TOYNE PUMPER Recall

Campaign:

16V241000 on 04/25/2016

Component:

Power train:manual transmission

Manufactured:

12/19/2014 - 06/02/2015

Affected:

13

Defect:

Toyne inc. (toyne) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 spartan metro star emergency vehicles manufactured december 20, 2014, to june 3, 2015. these vehicles are equipped with certain k gearboxes from hale products which may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the truck is in transit.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

All of the affected vehicles have been remedied by removing the gearbox, having hale repair it and then reinstalling it, free of charge. owners may contact toyne customer service at 1-712-673-2328. toyne's number for this recall is sb 129.

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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