Safety Recall NHTSA · 16E059000 Reported June 23, 2016

Transmission power output may not be changed

Waterous Company · Power Train · 1,557 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16E059000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Waterous Company
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
1,557
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 23, 2016
Completion Rate
52.79

Defect Summary

Waterous company (waterous) is recalling certain split-shaft transmission shift units manufactured april 9, 2015, to april 20, 2016. these shift units allow the user to select whether the split-shaft transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. a component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.

Safety Consequence

If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Waterous will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the shift units and will work with them to remove, repair, and reinstall the shift units, free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2016. owners may contact waterous customer service at 1-651-450-5067.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Waterous Company dealer and reference recall ID 16E059000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16E059000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16E059000?

NHTSA recall 16E059000 was issued by Waterous Company on June 23, 2016. It addresses: Transmission power output may not be changed. The recall affects approximately 1,557 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Waterous Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E059000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.