Fuel injection system: fuel railRecall 21V-790 · Hme and Hme Ahrens-Fox vehicles
HME, Inc. recall 21V-790 covers 245 Hme and Hme Ahrens-Fox vehicles for a fuel injection system: fuel rail problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 2021.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V790000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Ahrens-Fox model 34 Type 3, Rescue, Pumper, Tanker, Aerial, CommFox, WolfSA Tanker, 1871-SFO, 1871-W, 1871-Spectr, and AF1 fire trucks. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified on January 20, 2021. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.