Reported Dec 5, 198140 vehicles affectedPHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CO.Built Jan 1, 1980 – Oct 1, 1980
The defect
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.
The remedy
Bolts will be replaced with sae grade 8 bolts without charge to owners.
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.