2015 FORD F-550 RECALL - #15V371000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM
HME, Inc. is recalling certain emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 31, 2015 and built on a model year 2014-2015 Ford F-550 chassis. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 FORD F-550 |
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| Manufacturer |
HME, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2014 - 3/31/2015 |
| Recalled on |
6/15/2015 |
| Influenced by |
HME, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/7/2015 |
| # Affected |
8 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
HME, Inc. is recalling certain emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 31, 2015 and built on a model year 2014-2015 Ford F-550 chassis. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart. |
| Consequences |
Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
HME will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-261-2636. |
| 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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