Recall 12V033000: 2011 HME 1871

Report received

Jan 26, 2012

Manufacturer

Hme incorporated

Potentially affected

2vehicles

Model years

2011

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 is recalling two model year 2011 1871 fire trucks equipped with cummins engines. The v-band clamp assembly used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc) diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.

Possible consequence

If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

Remedy

Hme is working with cummins to identify owners. Cummins is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Please see nhtsa recall 11e-031. Owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000.

Affected model years

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

• 2011 HME 18710 complaints