Recalls for 2004 Hme 1871

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2004-05-28
Description
Certain seat belt buckles on some motor homes fail to conform to the load requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  209, seat belt assemblies.  

Consequence
The seat belt buckle may unlatch in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury to the seat occupant.  

Corrective Action
Amsafe will notify customers and replace the buckles.  Owners should contact amsafe at 1-574-266-8330 or hme at 1-616-534-1463.  

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).

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Posted on: 2014-11-03
Description
Hme, inc.  (hme) is recalling certain model year 2000-2006 1871 emergency vehicles manufactured january 1, 2000, to march 15, 2006.  The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.

Consequence
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal.  This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Hme has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge.  The recall began on november 14, 2014.  Owners may contact hme customer service at 1-616-261-3626.  

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.