The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V282000·Announced 2021-04-22

HME Recalls 2013-2021 Vehicles Due to Wiring Insulation Defect

HME is recalling 2013-2021 AF1, 1871, and SFO vehicles because cracked wiring insulation may cause aerial controls to fail, creating a shock risk.

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 (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

HME, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2021 AF1, 1871, and SFO vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where insufficient voltage and/or cracked wiring insulation may cause the aerial controls system to fail.

The primary hazard associated with this defect is that exposed wires can create a shock risk to the vehicle operator. No specific number of affected units or reported injuries is provided in the source text.

HME will inspect and service all affected vehicles, including the installation of new and replacement aerial components, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. 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, SFO, 1871
Brand
HME
Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
30

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
  • SFO
  • 1871

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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