Recall 09V-339: 2009 Hme 1871
HME INCORPORATED recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Aug 28, 2009, covering about 29 vehicles.
The problem
Hme is recalling model year 2009 1871 fire trucks built on cummins' diesel engine. The vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. Due to an issue with the logic in the ECM software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.
The risk
This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.
The fix
Hme is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. Please see 09e-046. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | HME INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V339000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 09V-339?
Hme is recalling model year 2009 1871 fire trucks built on cummins' diesel engine. The vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. Due to an issue with the logic in the ECM software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.
How is recall 09V-339 fixed?
Hme is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. Please see 09e-046. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.