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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Four Guys Stainless Tank & Equip., Inc. (Four Guys) is recalling one 2020 Pumper firetruck equipped with an Akron Bass battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.
- Risk
- Inability to use the wireless remote controller can hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Four Guys will request owners return the affected wireless remote controllers to Akron Brass for a software update, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Four Guys customer service at 1-814-634-8373.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A wireless remote controller used on certain Spartan Gladiator fire trucks may have its sleep mode disabled, causing its batteries to drain faster than normal. If the remote runs out of power, firefighters may be unable to operate equipment wirelessly, which could hinder firefighting efforts and increase the risk of injury.
The remedy is a free software update. Owners are asked to return the affected wireless remote controllers to Akron Brass for the update. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for owner notification. To check whether your vehicle is involved, contact Four Guys customer service at 1-814-634-8373, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 20192020 |
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