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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling one2017 In Side Mount Pumper vehicle equipped with a Smart Foam 6.5-12 system. The foam pump system can overheat and fail, causing fire fighting foam chemical to be unavailable to fight a fire.
- Risk
- If the fire fighting foam chemical injection is unavailable, it can impact the fire fighting and/or vapor mitigation efforts, which increases the risk of injury to bystanders and emergency personnel.
- Remedy
- Custom Fire states that the affected vehicle has been remedied by Hale Products. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
This recall covers one 2017 side mount pumper fire truck equipped with a Smart Foam 6.5-12 system. The foam pump can overheat and fail, which means firefighting foam chemical may not be injected when it is needed.
If foam injection is unavailable, firefighting and vapor mitigation efforts can be affected, increasing the risk of injury to bystanders and emergency personnel. The affected vehicle has already been remedied by Hale Products, according to the notice.
Owners with questions should contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555. The recall began August 16, 2019. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Custom Fire Side Mount Pumper | 2017 |
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