NHTSA recall campaign
08V323000
ManufacturerHME INCORPORATEDReported2008-07-16Affected5 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
HME IS RECALLING 5 MY 2008 MODEL 1871 FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR WHEEL STUDS. THESE REAR WHEEL STUDS MAY BE BRITTLE AND BREAK.
Risk
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.
Manufacturer remedy
HME WORKED WITH ARVINMERITOR TO HAVE THE WHEEL STUDS REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryHME
- 18712008