2015 Hme Sfo recall: axle assembly

Hme, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 5, 2016. It covers about 1 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1
reported: Jan 5, 2016
owners notified: Feb 24, 2016

Power train: axle assembly

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

Affected vehicles

Hme Sfo 2015 2015

Questions about recall 16V002000

Is there a recall on the 2015 Hme Sfo axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 16V002000, reported on January 5, 2016, covers about 1 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V002000?

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.

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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