Key Takeaway

HOSE FITTINGS FOR SEWER CLEANERS by EATON AEROQUIP, INC. was recalled on October 22, 2009. What to do: EATON WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT HOSE FITTINGS AND REPLACE SPARE PART FITTINGS FOR FITTINGS OR HOSE ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE PURCHASED AND/OR SHIPPED SINCE...

NHTSA Ongoing

HOSE FITTINGS FOR SEWER CLEANERS

Recalled: October 22, 2009 ~2,022 units affected 09E057

Description

EATON AEROQUIP IS RECALLING CERTAIN FJ9372-1616 SEWER HOSE FITTINGS, FJ7938-1616 HOSE MENDERS, AND THE FOLLOWING HOSE ASSEMBLIES: FB7333-0008RL, FB7209-0008RL, FB7209-0010RL, FB7209-0003RL, FB7209-0002RL, FB7209-0001RL, FB7186-0034RL, FB7186-0033RL, FB7186-0008RL, FB7186-0006RL, FB7186-0005RL, FB7186-0004RL, FB7186-0002RL, AND FB7186-0001RL SOLD TO ORIGINAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS FOR USE ON SEWER CLEANING VEHICLES. THE METAL FITTING THAT IS INSTALLED ON THE END OF THE LENGTH OF SEWER HOSE THROUGH WHICH WATER IS INJECTED UNDER PRESSURE FOR CLEANING PURPOSES CAN CRACK AND FAIL.

Injuries / Consequence

IF THE FITTINGS FAIL, PERSONS OPERATING THE UNIT OR OTHER PERSONS NEARBY COULD BE INJURED OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

EATON WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT HOSE FITTINGS AND REPLACE SPARE PART FITTINGS FOR FITTINGS OR HOSE ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE PURCHASED AND/OR SHIPPED SINCE APRIL 1, 2009, TO AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 26, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EATON WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-952-937-7109.

Products Affected

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Company Information

EATON AEROQUIP, INC.

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: EATON WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT HOSE FITTINGS AND REPLACE SPARE PART FITTINGS FOR FITTINGS OR HOSE ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE PURCHASED AND/OR SHIPPED SINCE APRIL 1, 2009, TO AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS. THE SA...

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