HME problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 1 safety complaints with NHTSA about HME vehicles in our database, and HME has issued 16 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
1
Recalls
16
Models
8

HME models with the most complaints

All HME models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
HME RAM 55002018–202012—
HME 18712005–202109—
HME AF12013–202105—
HME Ford F-5502013–201601—
HME SFO2013–202105—
HME Spectr201201—
HME Spectr Fire Apparatus201201—
HME TYPE-6 Wildland2015–201601—

Recent HME recalls

  • Recall 22V095000Feb 18, 20229 vehicles

    Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V807000Oct 15, 20215 vehicles

    Risk: An over-tightened lug nut may cause the wheel stud to break, resulting in wheel separation and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V808000Oct 15, 20213 vehicles

    Risk: Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V791000Oct 12, 20218 vehicles

    Risk: The driver may be unaware of issues with the emissions system, which could result in a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V790000Oct 11, 2021245 vehicles

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V282000Apr 22, 202130 vehicles

    Risk: Exposed wires can create a shock risk to the vehicle operator.

  • Recall 21V283000Apr 22, 20218 vehicles

    Risk: Unexpected movement of the aerial bucket increases the risk of an injury.

  • Recall 20V104000Feb 24, 2020174 vehicles

    Risk: If moisture or contaminants enter the fuse box, the fuse box may overheat or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V028000Jan 11, 201946 vehicles

    Risk: If the brake lights falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V642000Oct 12, 201712 vehicles

    Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology