Defect summary
Akron Brass Company (ABC) is recalling certain Ultrajet firefighting nozzles, style 1820. Components within the nozzles may bind, limiting the water output.
Consequence
Reduced water flow may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
ABC will notify owners and will rebuild the affected nozzles to prevent them from binding, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2017. Owners may contact Akron Brass Company customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or by email at akrontech@idexcorp.com.
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.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17E022000. Text as published by NHTSA.