Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E079000 Reported August 6, 2018

Improperly wired warning lights on portable pumps

Hale Products Inc · N/A · 356 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E079000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB-166
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
356
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 6, 2018
Completion Rate
4.78

Defect Summary

Hale products inc (hale) is recalling certain kubota diesel powered portable pumps, part number 200779, revisions a through c. these pumps may be improperly wired, causing the oil pressure and temperature warning lamps to not illuminate when needed.

Safety Consequence

If the warning lamps are not operable, the user may not be warned that there is a problem with the pump's engine. failure of the pump's engine may inhibit the ability to contain a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Hale will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the pumps, and dealers for those manufacturers will reverse the wires leading to the warning/indicators or provide a plug-in wire harness, free of charge. the recall began september 9, 2018. owners may contact hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569. hale's number for this recall is sb-166.

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 Hale Products Inc dealer and reference recall ID 18E079000 or campaign SB-166.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18E079000

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

What is recall 18E079000?

NHTSA recall 18E079000 was issued by Hale Products Inc on August 6, 2018. It addresses: Improperly wired warning lights on portable pumps. The recall affects approximately 356 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hale Products Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E079000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-166. 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.