Supply: reservoir/tankRecall 19V-764 · 2002–2019 Custom Fire Pumper Rescue Tanker
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. recall 19V-764 covers 57 2002–2019 Custom Fire Pumper Rescue Tanker for a supply: reservoir/tank problem, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V764000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. is recalling certain 2002-2019 Pumpers, Tankers and Rescue vehicles built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The service brake air reservoir system may not be pressure protected where the control line for the automatic tire chain system is connected.
The risk
If the control line is cut, the service brake air system may suddenly lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify Custom Fire owners. Dealers will inspect the routing of the control lines, rerouting them into the auxiliary air reservoir as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555. Custom Fire's number for this recall is 19V674.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.