The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V642000·Announced 2017-10-12

HME Recalls 2015 Silverfox SFO Fire Trucks Due to Steering Defect

HME is recalling 2015 Silverfox SFO fire emergency trucks because improperly torqued steer axles may cause the tie rod to loosen, leading to a loss of steering.

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 (steering linkage) that can cause a complete loss of steering, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating due to the significant risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

HME, Inc. is recalling certain 2015 Silverfox SFO fire emergency trucks equipped with specific Spicer D or E series steer axles. The defect involves the castellated nut on the steer axles, which may not be properly torqued. This condition allows the tie rod to loosen over time.

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle. This failure results in a complete loss of steering, which significantly increases the risk of a crash. The recall is intended to prevent these steering-related safety hazards.

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 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 Emergency Truck
Hazard
Affected units
12

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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