The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V230000·Announced 2014-05-02

Ferrara Intruder Ember Cab and Chassis Seat Belt Recall

HME, Inc. is recalling one 2013 Ferrara Intruder Ember emergency vehicle because the seat belt latch plate can become partially engaged, making it difficult to unlatch.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt assembly) that hinders egress and increases the risk of injury in an emergency, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

HME, Inc. is recalling one model year 2013 Ferrara Intruder Ember Cab and Chassis emergency vehicle. The recall involves vehicles equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. As such, this vehicle fails to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered, which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

HME notified the owner, and a dealer will inspect the vehicle and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact HME at 1-616-534-1463. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FERRARA INTRUDER EMBER CAB/CHASSI
Brand
FERRARA
Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1

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)

  • INTRUDER EMBER CAB/CHASSI

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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