2016–2021 Hme 1871 & 2016–2021 Hme AF1 recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Unexpected movement of the aerial bucket increases the risk of an injury.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V283000
- Manufacturer
- HME, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 8
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 2, 2021
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.