Hme Sfo recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the Hme Sfo, covering 496 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Hme Sfo recalls by model year

2021 1 2020 3 2019 3 2018 3 2017 3 2016 2 2015 3 2014 1 2013 1 2004 1

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Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel railReported October 11, 2021 · 245 vehicles affected

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

Electrical system: wiringReported April 22, 2021 · 30 vehicles affected

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

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported February 24, 2020 · 174 vehicles affected

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

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported October 12, 2017 · 12 vehicles affected

What is wrong: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2015 Silverfox SFO fire emergency trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: HME will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the castellated nut and tie rod, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1‑616‑534‑1463.

Recall number 17V642000 · Recall details

Power train: axle assemblyReported January 5, 2016 · 1 vehicles affected

What is wrong: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling one 2015 SFO fire service chassis vehicle manufactured on July 31, 2015 and equipped with a drive axle manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axle may have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: HME will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect the torque and if necessary tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1‑616‑534‑1463.

Recall number 16V002000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported May 28, 2004 · 34 vehicles affected

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

Questions about the Hme Sfo recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Hme Sfo have?

6, covering fuel system, diesel, electrical system and steering.

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