Recall
Hme 1871 — 08V323000
NHTSA ID
08V323000
Make
Hme
Model
1871
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2008-07-16
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Units Affected
5
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
HME IS RECALLING 5 MY 2008 MODEL 1871 FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR WHEEL STUDS. THESE REAR WHEEL STUDS MAY BE BRITTLE AND BREAK.
Consequence
IF ONE OF THE WHEEL STUDS BROKE AND LEFT IN THIS CONDITION, THE REMAINING WHEEL STUDS MAY ALSO FRACTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
HME WORKED WITH ARVINMERITOR TO HAVE THE WHEEL STUDS REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY.