The defect
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| HME 1871 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| HME AF1 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| HME 1871 | 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| HME 1871 | 2017 | 0 | 5 |
| HME 1871 | 2018 | 0 | 5 |
| HME 1871 | 2019 | 0 | 5 |
| HME 1871 | 2020 | 0 | 5 |
| HME 1871 | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| HME AF1 | 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| HME AF1 | 2017 | 0 | 4 |
| HME AF1 | 2018 | 0 | 4 |
| HME AF1 | 2019 | 0 | 5 |
| HME AF1 | 2020 | 0 | 5 |
| HME AF1 | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
Other equipment recalls in 2021
166 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the equipment; HME, Inc. filed 16 campaigns in all.
| 21V998000 20 Dec 2021 | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| 21V994000 20 Dec 2021 | Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| 21V992000 18 Dec 2021 | KZRV, L.P. |
| 21V988000 17 Dec 2021 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 21V975000 15 Dec 2021 | Bentley Motors, Inc. |
| 21V970000 14 Dec 2021 | TOURIG |
| 21V948000 8 Dec 2021 | Carson Trailer, Inc. |
| 21V945000 8 Dec 2021 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021