The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V033000·Announced 2012-01-26

HME Recalls Two 2011 Fire Trucks Due to Exhaust Clamp Failure Risk

HME is recalling two 2011 1871 fire trucks because a T-bolt in the exhaust system can fracture, creating a risk of fire or road hazards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component failure can lead to fire or a road hazard, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

HME Incorporated is recalling two model year 2011 1871 fire trucks equipped with Cummins engines. The recall addresses a defect in the V-band clamp assembly used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and diesel particulate filter (DPF). The assembly includes a T-bolt that can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load.

If the T-bolt fractures, the clamp may loosen, causing the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. This disconnection allows hot exhaust gases to vent before exiting the tailpipe, creating a risk of combustion and fire. In some applications, if both clamps fail, the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

HME is working with Cummins to identify owners. Cummins is handling owner notification and the remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HME 1871
Brand
HME
Manufacturer
HME INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 1871

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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