Akron Brass Company: Safety Recalls in 2020

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Akron Brass Company in 2020. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2017

2020

May 27, 2020

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wireless Controller Sleep Mode Disabled

Akron Brass Company (Akron Brass) is recalling certain battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles. The monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.

NHTSA ID: 20E032000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 53

Consequence Summary:

Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Akron Brass will notify owners, and request them to return affected wireless remote controllers to Akron Brass for a software update to enable the sleep mode, free of charge. This recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 39.62

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