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- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2015 Silverfox SFO fire emergency trucks have steer axles where the castellated nut may not be properly torqued. Over time, the tie rod can loosen and may disconnect from the steering knuckle.
If this happens, the driver can lose all steering control, which greatly increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected trucks should treat this as a serious safety issue.
The repair is free. Contact HME, Inc. customer service at 1-616-534-1463 so you can be notified and scheduled, and take the vehicle to an authorized dealer, where the castellated nut and tie rod will be tightened or replaced as needed. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| HME SFO | 2015 |
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