Custom Fire Side Mount Pumper recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 26, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. recalls 2017 Custom Fire Side Mount Pumper

Recall number

20V111000

Brand / firm

Custom Fire

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1 units

Why it was recalled

If the fire fighting foam chemical injection is unavailable, it can impact the fire fighting and/or vapor mitigation efforts, which increases the risk of injury to bystanders and emergency personnel.

What was recalled

Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Custom Fire) is recalling one2017 In Side Mount Pumper vehicle equipped with a Smart Foam 6.5-12 system. The foam pump system can overheat and fail, causing fire fighting foam chemical to be unavailable to fight a fire.

What to do

Custom Fire states that the affected vehicle has been remedied by Hale Products. The recall began August 16, 2019. Owners may contact Custom Fire customer service at 1-715-294-2555.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.