Hme recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
HME, Inc (HME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 1871 vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, the brake lights may falsely illuminate even without the brake pedal being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What could happen
If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
HME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Whelen brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2019. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
Vehicles covered
- Hme 1871 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V028000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hme, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 11, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 6, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 46
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 1, 2017 to Jul 17, 2018
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Notes
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.NHTSA is missing critical, required information for this safety recall. This information must be supplied through the NHTSA Recalls Portal within 5 working days of confirming its accuracy:- A statement that the defect or noncompliance can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning; or a description of whatever prior warning may occur, and a statement that if this warning is not heeded, a vehicle crash can occur (49 CFR 577.5 (f)(1)).
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hme recall: Fuel system, diesel Feb 18, 2022
- Hme / Hme Ahrens-Fox recall: Fuel system, diesel Oct 11, 2021
- Hme recall: Equipment Apr 22, 2021
- Hme recall: Electrical system Apr 22, 2021
- Hme recall: Electrical system Feb 24, 2020
- Hme recall: Vehicle speed control Nov 3, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.