HME 1871 (2000) – 14V693000

Defect Description For Recall

HME, Inc. (HME) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2000-2006 1871 Emergency Vehicles Manufactured January 1, 2000, To March 15, 2006. The Mechanical Springs Used To Return The Accelerator Pedal To Idle After The Driver Lifts Their Foot Off The Pedal May Break.

Make Of Vehicle

HME

Model Of Vehicle

1871

Year

2000

Recall Campaign Number

14V693000

Component Description

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Effect Of Defect

If The Springs Break, The Pedal May Not Return To Idle Once The Driver Lifts Their Foot Off The Pedal. This Unintended Acceleration Increases The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

HME Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Affected Pedal Assemblies, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 14, 2014. Owners May Contact HME Customer Service At 1-616-261-3626.

Vehicle Manufacturer

HME, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20000101

End Of Manufacture

20060315

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

5

Date Owners Notified

20141114

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

HME, Inc.

Date Report Received

20141103

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard