Hme product recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 11, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

HME, Inc. recalls 2017–2020 Hme, Hme Ahrens-fox — 10 models

Recall number

21V790000

Brand / firm

Hme, Hme Ahrens-fox

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 245 units

Why it was recalled

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Ahrens-Fox model 34 Type 3, Rescue, Pumper, Tanker, Aerial, CommFox, WolfSA Tanker, 1871-SFO, 1871-W, 1871-Spectr, and AF1 fire trucks. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified on January 20, 2021. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.