Recall 13V167000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2011-2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 11 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V167000 |
| Manufacturer | HME, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 11 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy
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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