Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Class 8 Fire Trucks Equipped With ARVInmeritor Urresko Tie Rod Clamps, Heat Treatment Of Clamps Created A Surface Hardness That Could Lead To A Fracture Of The Clamps.
Make Of Vehicle
HME
Model Of Vehicle
1871 P2
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V033000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crack, The Clamps Could Break Off AffeCTIng Toe-In And Alignment. The Tie Rod Can Come Loose Resulting In Steering Loss And A Crash Could Occur Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
ARVInmeritor Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Owners May Contact ARVInmeritor At 1-866-668-7221 Or HME Incorporated At 616-534-1463.
Vehicle Manufacturer
HME Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20040806
End Of Manufacture
20041214
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050203
Make Campaign Number
C5AA