Hme, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V545000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V545000 by Hme, Inc.. Includes 346 affected units, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL/MERITOR WABCO, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hme corporation is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 fire trucks manufactured from january 16, 2009, through november 1, 2011, built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011, with part number 446 065 027 0. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

Corrective Action

Hme will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall began on january 19, 2012. owners may contact hme at 1-616-534-1463.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V545000

Manufacturer: Hme, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-11-10T00:00:00

Subject: Electronic stability control/meritor wabco

Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc)

Potentially Affected Units: 346

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hme corporation is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 fire trucks manufactured from january 16, 2009, through november 1, 2011, built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011, with part number 446 065 027 0. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

Consequence Summary: If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Hme will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall began on january 19, 2012. owners may contact hme at 1-616-534-1463.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V545000

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