Component Description
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
HME, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20140101
End Date Of Manufacturing
20150331
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
8
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20150707
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20150615
Record Creation Date
20150615
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 Summary
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 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.
