NHTSA Recall 13V167000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V167000; Date: Apr. 25, 2013
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Ferrara Intruder Ember; 2012 Ferrara Intruder Ember; 2012 HME Spectr; 2012 HME Spectr Fire Apparatus
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Hme, Inc.
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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