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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V934000

2015 Hme Type-6 Wildland | 2016 Hme Type-6 Wildland — Equipment: other: labels

Published December 27, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 27, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V934000, published December 27, 2016. Recalling firm: HME, Inc.; 2015 Hme Type-6 Wildland | 2016 Hme Type-6 Wildland — Equipment: other: labels.

What's the hazard

HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Type-6 Wildland trucks manufactured January 2, 2015, to December 1, 2016. The Certification label on the affected vehicles may incorrectly list the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as 15,876 kilograms instead of the correct GVWR of 8,845 kg. (The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 19,500 lbs is listed correctly on the label.) As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification.

What to do

HME will mail a corrected certification label to owners free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463.

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Recall details

Brand
HME
Model
TYPE-6 WILDLAND
Manufacturer
HME, Inc.
Lot
2015 HME TYPE-6 WILDLAND | 2016 HME TYPE-6 WILDLAND
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Hme Type-6 Wildland | 2016 Hme Type-6 Wildland — Equipment: other: labels recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V934000 on December 27, 2016. Reported hazard: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Type-6 Wildland trucks manufactured January 2, 2015, to December 1, 2016. The Certification label on the affected vehicles may incorrectly list the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as 15,876 kilograms instead of the correct GVWR of 8,845 kg. (The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 19,500 lbs is listed correctly on the label.) As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification.

What should I do if I have this product?

HME will mail a corrected certification label to owners free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact HME customer service 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: TYPE-6 WILDLAND.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)