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HighNHTSA·15V371000·Announced 2015-06-15

HME Recalls Ford F-550 Emergency Vehicles Due to Engine Shutdown Risk

HME is recalling 2014-2015 Ford F-550 emergency vehicles because a faulty sensor may cause the engine to shut down, delaying medical assistance.

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 risk-of-harm product (emergency vehicle) where the defect could delay medical treatment and increase injury risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

HME, Inc. is recalling certain emergency vehicles built on a model year 2014-2015 Ford F-550 chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between January 1, 2014, and March 31, 2015. The recall involves a defect in the Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT).

The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect EGT fault, indicating that the vehicle is too hot. This error causes the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart. An engine shut down and subsequent cool-down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-550
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • F-550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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