| Make : HME | Model : FIRE TRUCK | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V014004 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990923 | Date Received by ODI: 19990929 | Date Added to Database: 20010618 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HME, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HME INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 17 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 16,000 LB., 18,000 LB., OR 20,000 LB. HEAVY DUTY STEERING AXLES. THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONE FOR THE STEERING AXLE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY DOES NOT PROPERLY FIT ONTO THE STEERING AXLE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY. IMPROPER FIT OF THE BEARING TO THE SPINDLE INCREASES THE STRESS LEVELS TO THE STEERING AXLE SPINDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE SPINDLE FAILURE. |
||
|
Consequence:
IF THE SPINDLE FAILS, A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
||
|
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HUB/DRUM ASSEMBLIES FROM THE STEERING AXLES AND REPLACE THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES AND CUPS. |
||
| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
|
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
||