Safety Recall NHTSA · 17E072000 Reported December 8, 2017

Fire nozzle may fracture increasing reaction force

Akron Brass Company · N/A · 296 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17E072000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Akron Brass Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
296
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 8, 2017
Completion Rate
65.40

Defect Summary

Akron brass company (akron brass) is recalling certain ultrajet style 1820 fire hose nozzles. these nozzles may fracture at the connection point between the nozzle body and the shutoff body, potentially causing the water flow pattern to change or the firefighter to lose control of the hose.

Safety Consequence

If the water pattern changes or the firefighter loses control of the hose, the fire fighting efforts may be hindered, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Akron brass will notify owners, instructing them to return the affected nozzles to be retrofitted with a new component and o-rings or replace the old nozzle a new nozzle, free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2017. Owners may contact akron brass company customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or by email at akrontech@idexcorp.com.

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 Akron Brass Company dealer and reference recall ID 17E072000 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 17E072000

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

What is recall 17E072000?

NHTSA recall 17E072000 was issued by Akron Brass Company on December 8, 2017. It addresses: Fire nozzle may fracture increasing reaction force. The recall affects approximately 296 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Akron Brass Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17E072000 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.