2012 Hme Spectr Fire Apparatus | 2012 Hme Spectr | 2011 Ferrara Intruder Ember | 2012 Ferrara Intruder Ember — Equipment
Published April 30, 2013 · Recall initiated: April 25, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V167000, published April 30, 2013 and initiated April 25, 2013. Recalling firm: HME, Inc.; 2012 Hme Spectr Fire Apparatus | 2012 Hme Spectr | 2011 Ferrara Intruder Ember | 2012 Ferrara Intruder Ember — Equipment.
What's the hazard
HME is recalling certain model year 2012 Spectr Fire Apparatus, Spectr Chassis, and 2011-2012 Ferrara Intruder Ember Chassis vehicles manufactured January 26, 2011, through November 7, 2012. These vehicles have axles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
What to do
HME will notify owners and the brake chambers will be inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, May 13, 2013. Owners may contact HME at 1-616-534-1463.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HME
- Model
- SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS
- Manufacturer
- HME, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS | 2012 HME SPECTR | 2011 FERRARA INTRUDER EMBER | 2012 FERRARA INTRUDER EMBER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Hme Spectr Fire Apparatus | 2012 Hme Spectr | 2011 Ferrara Intruder Ember | 2012 Ferrara Intruder Ember — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V167000 on April 30, 2013. Reported hazard: HME is recalling certain model year 2012 Spectr Fire Apparatus, Spectr Chassis, and 2011-2012 Ferrara Intruder Ember Chassis vehicles manufactured January 26, 2011, through November 7, 2012. These vehicles have axles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
What should I do if I have this product?
HME will notify owners and the brake chambers will be inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, May 13, 2013. 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: SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS.