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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP
- Problem
- HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2016-2021 AF1 and 1871 vehicles. The self-leveling function may malfunction, causing the aerial bucket to move beyond the level position.
- Risk
- Unexpected movement of the aerial bucket increases the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- HME will reprogram the aerial controls and modify the hydraulic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2021. 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 self-leveling function on certain aerial bucket units may malfunction, allowing the bucket to move beyond its level position. The unexpected movement of the bucket increases the risk of injury to people working in it.
Owners should contact HME, Inc. customer service at 1-616-534-1463 to schedule the fix. HME will reprogram the aerial controls and modify the hydraulic system at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2021.
You can also check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup website.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| HME 1871 | 201620172018201920202021 |
|---|---|
| HME AF1 | 201620172018201920202021 |