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
2006
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