NHTSA Recall 09V291000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V291000; Date: Jul. 27, 2009
A broken sas driving tab may result in unnecessary brake activation of a selected wheel during the ignition cycle in which the failure occurs, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 HME 1871
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Hme Incorporated
Affected Units:: 18
Recall Summary:
Hme, inc. Is recalling 18 model year 2009 1871 fire trucks manufactured between January 21 and March 31, 2009. The steering angle sensor's (sas) drive tab that was installed in the steering column assembly can break while driving.
How to Fix:
Hme, inc. Will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2009. Owners may contact hme at 1-616-534-1463 or meritor wabco vehicle control systems at 1-248-435-3605.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 20, 2009
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