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2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS

2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS Recall Title: EQUIPMENT

2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS Recall Date: 2013-04-25

2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 13V167000

2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS Recall Manufacturer: HME, Inc.

2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS Recall Component(s): EQUIPMENT

2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 11

2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS Recall Overview: HME is recalling certain model year 2012 Spectr Fire Apparatus, Spectr Chassis, and 2011-2012 Ferrara Intruder Ember Chassis vehicles manufactured January 26, 2011, through November 7, 2012. These vehicles have axles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:

2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS Recall Remedy: HME will notify owners and the brake chambers will be inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, May 13, 2013. Owners may contact HME at 1-616-534-1463.

2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS 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.