HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS 2012: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V167000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HME | SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS | 2012 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2013-04-25 | 2013-04-30 |
Production Dates: 2011-01-26 - 2012-11-07
Manufacturers Involved: HME, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
HME is recalling certain model year 2012 Spectr Fire Apparatus, Spectr Chassis, and 2011-2012 Ferrara Intruder Ember Chassis vehicles manufactured January 26, 2011, through November 7, 2012. These vehicles have axles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
HME will notify owners and the brake chambers will be inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, May 13, 2013. Owners may contact HME 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.
