Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FERRARA
Model Of Vehicle
INTRUDER EMBER
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
13V167000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
Overheated Brake Components Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20110126
End Of Manufacture
20121107
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130425