The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15E081000·Announced 2015-10-05

Hale K Gearboxes Recalled for Shifting Out of Gear in Fire Apparatus

Hale Products Inc. is recalling K Gearboxes used in fire apparatus that may shift from road to neutral while in transit, potentially increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a loss of drive may increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Hale Products Inc. is recalling certain K Gearboxes manufactured between December 20, 2014, and August 3, 2015. These gearboxes, specifically sizes XK and LK, are used in fire apparatus to transfer engine power from driving a fire hose pump to turning the vehicle driveshaft.

The affected gearboxes may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the fire truck is in transit. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral while responding to a fire, the resulting delay may hinder firefighting efforts. Additionally, the loss of drive may increase the risk of a crash.

Hale will notify owners, and dealers will remove the gearbox and ship it to Hale to be remedied. Once repaired, the gearbox 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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION recall
Manufacturer
Hale Products Inc
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
51

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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