NHTSA Recall 16V002000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V002000; Date: Jan. 5, 2016
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 HME SFO
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Hme, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
Hme, inc. (hme) is recalling one 2015 sfo fire service chassis vehicle manufactured on July 31, 2015 and equipped with a drive axle manufactured by marmon-herrington. The affected axle may have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
How to Fix:
Hme will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect the torque and if necessary tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners may contact hme customer service 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 24, 2016
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