Defect Description For Recall
HME Corporation Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009 Through 2012 Fire Trucks Manufactured From January 16, 2009, Through November 1, 2011, Built With Meritor WABCo Electronic Stability Control (Esc) System Manufactured From September 15, 2005 Through September 1, 2011, With Part Number 446 065 027 0. Under Certain Road And Driving Conditions, Vehicle Body Roll And Road Inclination Characteristics May Adversely Affect The Slip Angle Calculation Of The Electronic Stability Control (Esc) System. This Might Cause The Esc To Perceive An Over Steering Situation And Therefore Apply The Outer Wheel Brake On The Front Axle Until The Vehicle Is Perceived To Be Stable.
Make Of Vehicle
HME
Model Of Vehicle
1871
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
11V545000
Component Description
Electronic Stability Control
Effect Of Defect
If The Driver Is Slow To React During This Esc Intervention, The Vehicle May Deviate From The Intended Line Of Travel, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
HME Will Notify Owners And Replace The Control Module Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On January 19, 2012. Owners May Contact HME At 1-616-534-1463.
Vehicle Manufacturer
HME Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20090116
End Of Manufacture
20111101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
346
Date Owners Notified
20120119
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Date Report Received
20111110