Vehicle recall 81V005000 · December 5, 1981
1980 National Foam Systems National Foam Systems
Incorrect bolts may have been used to secure the drive-line flanges to the front and rear pump flanges.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V005000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 5, 1981
- Filed by
- PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CO.
- Owner notification
- December 19, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 40
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Unknown or other
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