Power train: driveline
- Component
- Power train: driveline
- Manufacturer
- BECK FIRE APPARATUS
- Vehicles affected
- 75
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1993-01-01
- Owners notified
- 1993-03-05
Defect description
THE DRIVE LINE ANGLES ON THESE CUSTOM MADE FIRE TRUCKS MAY EXCEED THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOLERANCES.
Safety risk
THE DRIVE LINE MAY IMPACT AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MOUNTEDNEAR THE DRIVE LINE, AND CAUSE DRIVE LINE FAILURE, DAMAGE TO SURROUNDINGSTRUCTURES, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
BECK WILL CONTRACT WITH AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO DETERMINE AND PERFORM SATISFACTORY REPAIRS.