HME SFO 2015: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V642000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HME | SFO | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-10-24 | 2017-10-12 | 2017-10-13 |
Production Dates: 2015-03-09 - 2015-10-20
Manufacturers Involved: HME, Inc.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
HME, Inc. "HME" is recalling certain 2015 Silverfox SFO fire emergency trucks equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
HME will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the castellated nut and tie rod, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
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.
