NHTSA Recall 14V693000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V693000; Date: Nov. 3, 2014
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 HME 1871; 2001 HME 1871; 2002 HME 1871; 2003 HME 1871; 2004 HME 1871; 2005 HME 1871; 2006 HME 1871
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Hme, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5
Recall Summary:
Hme, inc. (hme) is recalling certain model year 2000-2006 1871 emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2000, to March 15, 2006. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
How to Fix:
Hme has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact hme customer service at 1-616-261-3626.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 14, 2014
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