2015 Hme Sfo recall: tie rod assembly
Hme, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 12, 2017. It covers about 12 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12
- reported
- Oct 12, 2017
- owners notified
- Oct 24, 2017
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- 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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 17V642000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Hme Sfo tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 17V642000, reported on October 12, 2017, covers about 12 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V642000?
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.
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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