NHTSA Recall 17V642000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V642000; Date: Oct. 12, 2017
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 HME SFO
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Hme, Inc.
Affected Units:: 12
Recall Summary:
Hme, inc. (hme) is recalling certain 2015 silverfox sfo fire emergency trucks equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
How to Fix:
Hme will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the castellated nut and tie rod, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. 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: Oct 24, 2017
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