Defect Description For Recall
HME, Inc. Is Recalling 18 Model Year 2009 1871 Fire Trucks Manufactured Between January 21 And March 31, 2009. The Steering Angle Sensor’S (Sas) Drive Tab That Was Installed In The Steering Column Assembly Can Break While Driving.
Make Of Vehicle
HME
Model Of Vehicle
1871
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
09V291000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
A Broken Sas Driving Tab May Result In Unnecessary Brake Activation Of A Selected Wheel During The Ignition Cycle In Which The Failure Occurs, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
HME, Inc. Will Notify Owners And The Vehicles Will Be Repaired Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin During August 2009. Owners May Contact HME At 1-616-534-1463 Or Meritor WABCo Vehicle Control Systems At 1-248-435-3605.
Vehicle Manufacturer
HME Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20090121
End Of Manufacture
20090331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18
Date Owners Notified
20090720
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090727