IMMI HAS IDENTIFIED A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT IN CERTAIN SIDE-ROLL PROTECTION SYSTEMS
— Recall Campaign #09E048000
IMMI HAS IDENTIFIED A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT IN CERTAIN SIDE-ROLL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT IN VARIOUS FIRE TRUCKS AND CONCRETE MIXERS. THE SENSOR DESIGNED TO DETECT VEHICLE ROLL CAN MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE PROTECTION SYSTEM.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 83 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
09E048000
| Manufacturer: | Indiana Mills and Manufacturing Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 27, 2009 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 09E048000 |
| Units affected: | 83 |
- Description:
- IMMI HAS IDENTIFIED A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT IN CERTAIN SIDE-ROLL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, AS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT IN VARIOUS FIRE TRUCKS AND CONCRETE MIXERS. THE SENSOR DESIGNED TO DETECT VEHICLE ROLL CAN MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE PROTECTION SYSTEM.
- Consequeces:
- INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE-ROLL PROTECTION SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY TO AN OUT OF POSITION OCCUPANT.
- Corrective action:
- IMMI WILL WORK WITH EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER TO DEVELOP A REMEDY PLAN. THE SENSORS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EITHER THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR IMMI 1-317-896-9531.
- Notes:
- OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .