HME 1871 2008: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V323000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HME | 1871 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-07-03 | 2008-07-16 | 2008-07-16 |
Manufacturers Involved: HME, Inc.
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
HME IS RECALLING 5 MY 2008 MODEL 1871 FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR WHEEL STUDS. THESE REAR WHEEL STUDS MAY BE BRITTLE AND BREAK.
IF ONE OF THE WHEEL STUDS BROKE AND LEFT IN THIS CONDITION, THE REMAINING WHEEL STUDS MAY ALSO FRACTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
HME WORKED WITH ARVINMERITOR TO HAVE THE WHEEL STUDS REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
