Ferrara Intruder Ember Cab/Chassi (2013) – 14V230000

Defect Description For Recall

HME, Inc. Is Recalling One Model Year 2013 Ferrara Intruder Ember Cab And Chassis Emergency Vehicle Equipped With Immi-Brand L9 Seat Belt Buckles. When The Button Is Pressed To Release The Seat Belt, The Latch Plate Can Become Partially Engaged With The Buckle, Making The Seat Belt Difficult To Unlatch. As Such, This Vehicle Fails To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”

Make Of Vehicle

FERRARA

Model Of Vehicle

INTRUDER EMBER CAB/CHASSI

Year

2013

Recall Campaign Number

14V230000

Component Description

Seat Belts

Effect Of Defect

If The Latch Plate Remains Partially Engaged After The Button Is Pressed, Egress From The Vehicle Could Be Hindered Which Would Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of An Emergency.

Fix Defect

HME Notified The Owner, And A Dealer Will Inspect The Vehicle And Replace The Seat Belt Buckles, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began In June 2014. Owners May Contact HME At 1-616-534-1463.

Vehicle Manufacturer

HME, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1

Date Owners Notified

20140602

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

HME, Inc.

Date Report Received

20140502

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard