CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Problem
- HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2016-2020 AF1, 1871 and SFO emergency vehicles. The fuse box may be missing an O-Ring seal, potentially allowing moisture or contaminants into the fuse box.
- Risk
- If moisture or contaminants enter the fuse box, the fuse box may overheat or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- HME will notify owners and will provide replacement fuse boxes, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. 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
The fuse box in these emergency vehicles may be missing an O-ring seal. Without it, moisture or contaminants can get inside the fuse box.
If moisture or contaminants enter, the fuse box may overheat or malfunction, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will notify owners and provide replacement fuse boxes free of charge. You can contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463 for more information, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| HME 1871 | 20162017201820192020 |
|---|---|
| HME AF1 | 20162017201820192020 |
| HME SFO | 20162017201820192020 |