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2014-2015 Ford F-550 recall: exhaust system

Hme, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 15, 2015. It covers about 8 vehicles.

vehicles affected
8
reported
Jun 15, 2015
owners notified
Jul 7, 2015
related complaints
1

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

What is wrong
HME, Inc. is recalling certain emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 31, 2015 and built on a model year 2014-2015 Ford F-550 chassis. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Risk
Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
HME will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1‑616‑261‑2636.

Recall number 15V371000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.

Questions about recall 15V371000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Ford F-550 exhaust system?

Yes. Recall 15V371000, reported on June 15, 2015, covers about 8 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V371000?

HME will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1‑616‑261‑2636.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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