Safety Recall NHTSA · 20E032000 Reported May 27, 2020

Wireless controller sleep mode disabled

Akron Brass Company · N/A · 53 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20E032000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Akron Brass Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
53
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 27, 2020
Completion Rate
39.62

Defect Summary

Akron brass company (akron brass) is recalling certain battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles. the monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern. the wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.

Safety Consequence

Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Akron brass will notify owners, and request them to return affected wireless remote controllers to akron brass for a software update to enable the sleep mode, free of charge. this recall began june 3, 2020. owners may contact akron brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161.

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 20E032000 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 20E032000

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

What is recall 20E032000?

NHTSA recall 20E032000 was issued by Akron Brass Company on May 27, 2020. It addresses: Wireless controller sleep mode disabled. The recall affects approximately 53 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 20E032000 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.