Boom/crane/ladder: motor/hydraulic pumpRecall 21V-283 · Hme vehicles
HME, Inc. recall 21V-283 covers 8 Hme vehicles for a boom/crane/ladder: motor/hydraulic pump problem, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V283000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2016-2021 AF1 and 1871 vehicles. The self-leveling function may malfunction, causing the aerial bucket to move beyond the level position.
The risk
Unexpected movement of the aerial bucket increases the risk of an injury.
The fix
HME will reprogram the aerial controls and modify the hydraulic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2021. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
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
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.