2017 HME AF1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 HME AF1
The 2017 HME AF1 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Recalls for the 2017 HME AF1
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2017 HME AF1, potentially affecting up to 457 vehicles.
Recall 21V790000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 245 vehicles affected
Defect: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Ahrens-Fox model 34 Type 3, Rescue, Pumper, Tanker, Aerial, CommFox, WolfSA Tanker, 1871-SFO, 1871-W, 1871-Spectr, and AF1 fire trucks. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified on January 20, 2021. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
View full details →Recall 21V283000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2016-2021 AF1 and 1871 vehicles. The self-leveling function may malfunction, causing the aerial bucket to move beyond the level position.
Consequence: Unexpected movement of the aerial bucket increases the risk of an injury.
Remedy: HME will reprogram the aerial controls and modify the hydraulic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2021. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
View full details →Recall 21V282000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 30 vehicles affected
Defect: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2013-2021 AF1, 1871, and SFO vehicles. Insufficient voltage and/or cracked wiring insulation may cause the aerial controls system to fail.
Consequence: Exposed wires can create a shock risk to the vehicle operator.
Remedy: HME will inspect and service all affected vehicles, including installation of new and replacement aerial components, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
View full details →Recall 20V104000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 174 vehicles affected
Defect: HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2016-2020 AF1, 1871 and SFO emergency vehicles. The fuse box may be missing an O-Ring seal, potentially allowing moisture or contaminants into the fuse box.
Consequence: If moisture or contaminants enter the fuse box, the fuse box may overheat or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: HME will notify owners and will provide replacement fuse boxes, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 HME AF1
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 HME AF1.
Safety Rating for the 2017 HME AF1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 HME AF1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 HME AF1
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 HME AF1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HME AF1
- 2013 HME AF1 — 0 complaints
- 2014 HME AF1 — 0 complaints
- 2015 HME AF1 — 0 complaints
- 2016 HME AF1 — 0 complaints
- 2017 HME AF1 (current)
- 2018 HME AF1 — 0 complaints
- 2019 HME AF1 — 0 complaints
- 2020 HME AF1 — 0 complaints
- 2021 HME AF1 — 0 complaints
Other HME Models
- HME RAM 5500 — 2 total complaints
- HME 1871 — 1 total complaint
- HME FERRARA CUSTOM — 1 total complaint
- HME 1871-P — 0 total complaints
- HME 1871 P2 — 0 total complaints
- HME 1871-SFO — 0 total complaints
- HME CHASSIS — 0 total complaints
- HME FIRE TRUCK — 0 total complaints