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SevereNHTSA·16V002000·Announced 2016-01-05

HME Recalls One 2015 SFO Fire Service Chassis for Axle Defect

HME is recalling one 2015 SFO fire service chassis because improperly tightened axle nuts could cause the driveshaft to disconnect, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle assembly) where failure could lead to a loss of propulsion and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

HME, Inc. is recalling one 2015 SFO fire service chassis vehicle manufactured on July 31, 2015. The vehicle is equipped with a drive axle manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The recall addresses a defect where hex nuts on the flange yoke may not have been properly tightened.

If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle. This failure results in a loss of propulsion and increases the risk of a crash.

HME will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect the torque and tighten the bolts if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HME SFO
Brand
HME
Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Service Chassis
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)

  • SFO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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