Hme, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V371000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V371000 by Hme, Inc.. Affecting emergency vehicles manufactured january 1, 2014, to march 31, 2015 and built on a model year 2014-2015 ford f-550 chassis Includes 8 affected units, Engine may Shutdown in Emergency Vehicles, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

emergency vehicles manufactured january 1, 2014, to march 31, 2015 and built on a model year 2014-2015 ford f-550 chassis

Defect Summary

Hme, inc. Is recalling certain emergency vehicles manufactured january 1, 2014, to march 31, 2015 and built on a model year 2014-2015 ford f-550 chassis. the affected vehicles may detect an incorrect exhaust gas temperature sensor (egt) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.

Corrective Action

Hme will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module (pcm) software, free of charge. the recall began on july 7, 2015. owners may contact hme customer service at 1-616-261-2636.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V371000

Manufacturer: Hme, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-06-15T00:00:00

Subject: Engine may shutdown in emergency vehicles

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 8

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hme, inc. Is recalling certain emergency vehicles manufactured january 1, 2014, to march 31, 2015 and built on a model year 2014-2015 ford f-550 chassis. the affected vehicles may detect an incorrect exhaust gas temperature sensor (egt) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.

Consequence Summary: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Hme will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module (pcm) software, free of charge. the recall began on july 7, 2015. owners may contact hme customer service at 1-616-261-2636.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 15V371000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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