Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalRecall 14V-693 · 2000–2006 Hme 1871
HME, Inc. recall 14V-693 covers 5 2000–2006 Hme 1871 for a vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal problem, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 40% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V693000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain model year 2000-2006 1871 emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2000, to March 15, 2006. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
The risk
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
HME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-261-3626.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
40%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
The investigation behind this recall
- Throttle Pedal Springs May FractureNHTSA