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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V545000

2009 Hme 1871 | 2010 Hme 1871 | 2011 Hme 1871 | 2012 Hme 1871 — Electronic stability control (esc)

Published November 10, 2011 · Recall initiated: November 10, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V545000, published November 10, 2011. Recalling firm: HME, Inc.; 2009 Hme 1871 | 2010 Hme 1871 | 2011 Hme 1871 | 2012 Hme 1871 — Electronic stability control (esc).

What's the hazard

HME CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2012 FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 16, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2011, BUILT WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, WITH PART NUMBER 446 065 027 0. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.

What to do

HME WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HME AT 1-616-534-1463.

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Recall details

Brand
HME
Model
1871
Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Lot
2009 HME 1871 | 2010 HME 1871 | 2011 HME 1871 | 2012 HME 1871
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2009 Hme 1871 | 2010 Hme 1871 | 2011 Hme 1871 | 2012 Hme 1871 — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V545000 on November 10, 2011. Reported hazard: HME CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2012 FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 16, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2011, BUILT WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, WITH PART NUMBER 446 065 027 0. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.

What should I do if I have this product?

HME WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HME AT 1-616-534-1463.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HME. Model: 1871.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)