OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
81V005000
Unknown Or Other
Reported Dec 5, 1981 · PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CO.
Summary
INCORRECT BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO SECURE THE DRIVE-LINE FLANGES TO THE FRONT AND REAR PUMP FLANGES. UNDER HIGH TORQUE LOAD, THE DRIVE LINE COULD SEPARATE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH SAE GRADE 8 BOLTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE-FIGHTING VEHICLES WITH MIDSHIP MOUNTED WATER PUMPS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; WATER PUMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.
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