CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling one 2015 SFO fire service chassis vehicle manufactured on July 31, 2015 and equipped with a drive axle manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axle may have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- HME will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect the torque and if necessary tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2015 fire service chassis vehicles, the hex nuts on the drive axle's flange yoke may not have been tightened to specification. If they are not, the driveshaft can disconnect from the drive axle. That causes a loss of propulsion and raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. HME will notify the owner, and an authorized dealer will inspect the torque on the nuts and tighten them if needed. The recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners with questions can contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| HME SFO | 2015 |
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