2011 FERRARA INTRUDER EMBER RECALL - #13V167000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
HME is recalling certain model year 2012 Spectr Fire Apparatus, Spectr Chassis, and 2011-2012 Ferrara Intruder Ember Chassis vehicles manufactured January 26, 2011, through November 7, 2012. These vehicles have axles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 FERRARA INTRUDER EMBER |
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| Manufacturer |
HME, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/26/2011 - 11/7/2012 |
| Recalled on |
4/30/2013 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
11 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
HME is recalling certain model year 2012 Spectr Fire Apparatus, Spectr Chassis, and 2011-2012 Ferrara Intruder Ember Chassis vehicles manufactured January 26, 2011, through November 7, 2012. These vehicles have axles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components. |
| Consequences |
Overheated brake components could result in a fire. |
| Corrective action |
HME will notify owners and the brake chambers will be inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, May 13, 2013. Owners may contact HME at 1-616-534-1463. |
| Notes |
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. |
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