Toyne recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Toyne Pumper 2014–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V241000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyne Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 26, 2016
- Owners notified
- Aug 31, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 13
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 20, 2014 to Jun 3, 2015
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.