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HighNHTSA·20V104000·Announced 2020-02-24

HME Recalls 2016-2020 Emergency Vehicles Due to Fuse Box Seal Defect

HME is recalling 2016-2020 AF1, 1871, and SFO emergency vehicles because a missing O-ring seal may allow moisture into the fuse box, potentially causing overheating or malfunction.

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 defect presents a risk of harm (crash) due to electrical malfunction, but the source text does not report any injuries, deaths, or specific incidents, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

HME, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2020 AF1, 1871, and SFO emergency vehicles. The recall involves 174 vehicles where the fuse box may be missing an O-ring seal. This defect potentially allows moisture or contaminants to enter the fuse box.

If moisture or contaminants enter the fuse box, the component may overheat or malfunction. This condition increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

HME will notify owners and provide replacement fuse boxes free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2020. 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 AF1, 1871, SFO
Brand
HME
Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
174

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 (3)

  • AF1
  • 1871
  • SFO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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