Hme Type-6 Wildland recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 27, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

HME, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Hme Type-6 Wildland

Recall number

16V934000

Brand / firm

Hme

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 45 units

Why it was recalled

If there is an incorrect weight rating on the label, the operator may overload the vehicle, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Type-6 Wildland trucks manufactured January 2, 2015, to December 1, 2016. The Certification label on the affected vehicles may incorrectly list the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as 15,876 kilograms instead of the correct GVWR of 8,845 kg. (The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 19,500 lbs is listed correctly on the label.) As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

HME will mail a corrected certification label to owners free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.