Hme recall: Equipment
What is wrong
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2016-2021 AF1 and 1871 vehicles. The self-leveling function may malfunction, causing the aerial bucket to move beyond the level position.
What could happen
Unexpected movement of the aerial bucket increases the risk of an injury.
The fix
HME will reprogram the aerial controls and modify the hydraulic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2021. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
Vehicles covered
- Hme 1871 2016–2021
- Hme Af1 2016–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V283000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hme, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 22, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jun 2, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/crane/ladder › Motor/hydraulic pump
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.
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: Electrical system Apr 22, 2021
- Hme recall: Electrical system Feb 24, 2020
- Hme recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jan 11, 2019
- 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.