The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V095000·Announced 2022-02-18

HME Recalls 2019-2021 AF1 and 1871 Vehicles for Fuel Leak Risk

HME is recalling 2019-2021 AF1 and 1871 vehicles because fuel tubes may crack, causing a high-pressure leak that increases fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (fire risk from fuel leak) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

HME, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 AF1 and 1871 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel tubes located between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six. These tubes may fatigue and crack over time, which can result in a high-pressure fuel leak.

A high-pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire or injury associated with this defect.

Dealers will install new fuel tubes with vibration isolators 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, 1871
Brand
HME
Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
9

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 (2)

  • AF1
  • 1871

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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