Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemRecall 15V-371 · 2014–2015 Ford F-550
HME, Inc. recall 15V-371 covers 8 2014–2015 Ford F-550 for a engine and engine cooling: exhaust system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 38% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V371000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.