HME 1871 2003: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V693000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HME | 1871 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-11-14 | 2014-11-03 | 2014-11-03 |
Production Dates: 2000-01-01 - 2006-03-15
Manufacturers Involved: HME, Inc.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
HME, Inc. "HME" is recalling certain model year 2000-2006 1871 emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2000, to March 15, 2006. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
HME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-261-3626.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
