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Recall 21V-790: 2017–2020 Hme 1871, 2017–2020 Hme AF1 and 8 more

HME, Inc. recall for fuel system, diesel, reported to NHTSA on Oct 11, 2021, covering about 245 vehicles.

NHTSA number
21V-790
Report date
Oct 11, 2021
Vehicles affected
245
Owners notified
Jan 20, 2022

The problem

HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Ahrens-Fox model 34 Type 3, Rescue, Pumper, Tanker, Aerial, CommFox, WolfSA Tanker, 1871-SFO, 1871-W, 1871-Spectr, and AF1 fire trucks. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified on January 20, 2021. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerHME, Inc.
ComponentFuel System, Diesel › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number21V790000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Hme 18712017, 2018, 2019, 2020All years
Hme AF12017, 2018, 2019, 2020All years
Hme SFO2017, 2018, 2019, 2020All years
Hme Ahrens-Fox Aerial2017, 2018, 2019, 2020All years
Hme Ahrens-Fox Commfox2017, 2018, 2019, 2020All years
Hme Ahrens-Fox Pumper2017, 2018, 2019, 2020All years
Hme Ahrens-Fox Rescue2017, 2018, 2019, 2020All years
Hme Ahrens-Fox Tanker2017, 2018, 2019, 2020All years
Hme Ahrens-Fox Type-32017, 2018, 2019, 2020All years
Hme Ahrens-Fox Wolf SA Tanker2017, 2018, 2019, 2020All years

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 21V-790?

HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Ahrens-Fox model 34 Type 3, Rescue, Pumper, Tanker, Aerial, CommFox, WolfSA Tanker, 1871-SFO, 1871-W, 1871-Spectr, and AF1 fire trucks. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

How is recall 21V-790 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified on January 20, 2021. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.

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.