Defect Description For Recall
HME, Inc. (HME) Is Recalling Certain 2015 Silverfox Sfo Fire Emergency Trucks Equipped With Certain Spicer D Or E Series Steer Axles. The Castellated Nut On The Steer Axles May Not Be Properly Torqued, Allowing The Tie Rod To Loosen.
Make Of Vehicle
HME
Model Of Vehicle
SFO
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
17V642000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Tie Rod Loosens, It May Disconnect From The Steering Knuckle, Causing A Complete Loss Of Steering And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
HME Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Tighten The Castellated Nut And Tie Rod, Replacing Them As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 24, 2017. Owners May Contact HME Customer Service At 1-616-534-1463.
Vehicle Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150309
End Of Manufacture
20151020
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12
Date Owners Notified
20171024
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Date Report Received
20171012