Recall 09V291000: 2009 HME 1871

Report received

Jul 27, 2009

Manufacturer

Hme incorporated

Potentially affected

18vehicles

Model years

2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Hme, inc. Is recalling 18 model year 2009 1871 fire trucks manufactured between january 21 and march 31, 2009. The steering angle sensor's (sas) drive tab that was installed in the steering column assembly can break while driving.

Possible consequence

A broken sas driving tab may result in unnecessary brake activation of a selected wheel during the ignition cycle in which the failure occurs, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Hme, inc. Will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2009. Owners may contact hme at 1-616-534-1463 or meritor wabco vehicle control systems at 1-248-435-3605.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 HME 18710 complaints