Hme 1871 recalls

What is wrong

HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2019-2021 AF1 and 1871 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.

Risk

A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install new fuel tubes with vibration isolators, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1‑616‑534‑1463.

Recall number 22V095000 · Recall details

What is wrong

HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Ahrens-Fox model 34 Type 3, Rescue, Pumper, Tanker, Aerial, CommFox, WolfSA Tanker, 1871-SFO, 1871-W, 1871-Spectr, and AF1 fire trucks. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified on January 20, 2021. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1‑616‑534‑1463.

Recall number 21V790000 · Recall details

What is wrong

HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2016-2021 AF1 and 1871 vehicles. The self-leveling function may malfunction, causing the aerial bucket to move beyond the level position.

Risk

Unexpected movement of the aerial bucket increases the risk of an injury.

Remedy

HME will reprogram the aerial controls and modify the hydraulic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2021. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1‑616‑534‑1463.

Recall number 21V283000 · Recall details

What is wrong

HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2013-2021 AF1, 1871, and SFO vehicles. Insufficient voltage and/or cracked wiring insulation may cause the aerial controls system to fail.

Risk

Exposed wires can create a shock risk to the vehicle operator.

Remedy

HME will inspect and service all affected vehicles, including installation of new and replacement aerial components, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1‑616‑534‑1463.

Recall number 21V282000 · Recall details

What is wrong

HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2016-2020 AF1, 1871 and SFO emergency vehicles. The fuse box may be missing an O-Ring seal, potentially allowing moisture or contaminants into the fuse box.

Risk

If moisture or contaminants enter the fuse box, the fuse box may overheat or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

HME will notify owners and will provide replacement fuse boxes, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1‑616‑534‑1463.

Recall number 20V104000 · Recall details

What is wrong

HME, Inc (HME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 1871 vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, the brake lights may falsely illuminate even without the brake pedal being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk

If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

HME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Whelen brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2019. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1‑616‑534‑1463.

Recall number 19V028000 · Recall details

What is wrong

HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain model year 2000-2006 1871 emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2000, to March 15, 2006. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.

Risk

If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

HME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1‑616‑261‑3626.

Recall number 14V693000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Hme is recalling two model year 2011 1871 fire trucks equipped with cummins engines. The v-band clamp assembly used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc) diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.

Risk

If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

Remedy

Hme is working with cummins to identify owners. Cummins is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Please see the federal safety agency recall 11e-031. Owners may contact cummins at 1‑812‑377‑5000.

Recall number 12V033000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Hme corporation is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 fire trucks manufactured from january 16, 2009, through november 1, 2011, built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (ESC) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011, with part number 446 065 027 0. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

Risk

If the driver is slow to react during this ESC intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hme will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on january 19, 2012. Owners may contact hme at 1‑616‑534‑1463.

Recall number 11V545000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Hme is recalling model year 2009 1871 fire trucks built on cummins' diesel engine. The vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. Due to an issue with the logic in the ECM software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

Risk

This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.

Remedy

Hme is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. Please see 09e-046. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1‑800‑343‑7357).

Recall number 09V339000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Hme, inc. Is recalling 18 model year 2009 1871 fire trucks manufactured between january 21 and march 31, 2009. The steering angle sensor's (sas) drive tab that was installed in the steering column assembly can break while driving.

Risk

A broken sas driving tab may result in unnecessary brake activation of a selected wheel during the ignition cycle in which the failure occurs, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Hme, inc. Will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2009. Owners may contact hme at 1‑616‑534‑1463 or meritor wabco vehicle control systems at 1‑248‑435‑3605.

Recall number 09V291000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Hme is recalling 5 my 2008 model 1871 fire trucks equipped with arvinmeritor wheel studs. These rear wheel studs may be brittle and break.

Risk

If one of the wheel studs broke and left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hme worked with arvinmeritor to have the wheel studs replaced. All vehicles have been inspected and corrected if necessary.

Recall number 08V323000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Risk

The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles. Owners should contact amsafe at 1‑574‑266‑8330 or hme at 1‑616‑534‑1463.

Recall number 04V245000 · Recall details