HME, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by HME, Inc. in 2005. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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February 16, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL LIFT PUMP/CUMMINS/ENGINE STALLING

ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS AND TRANSIT BUSES, THE FUEL LIFT PUMP COULD FAIL IN A MANNER WHICH RESULTS IN ENGINE FUEL STARVATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A STALL CONDITION. POTENTIAL LIFT PUMP FAILURE MODES INCLUDE: BRUSH WEAR OUT, BUSHING FAILURE, ROTOR TAB INSERT FAILURE, OR ANY OTHER FAILURE MODE THAT WOULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMPING ELEMENT TO STOP SPINNING.

NHTSA ID: 05V059000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 46

Consequence Summary:

IF THE FUEL LIFT PUMP PUMPING ELEMENT STOPS SPINNING AND THE FUEL PUMPING VANES STOP IN A LOCATION WHICH BLOCKS FUEL FLOW THROUGH THE LIFT PUMP, THE ENGINE WILL BE STARVED OF FUEL. FUEL STARVATION COULD CAUSE LOW ENGINE POWER, ENGINE MISFIRE, OR ENGINE STALL. PRIOR TO THE ENGINE STALLING, THE OPERATOR COULD EXPERIENCE LOW ENGINE POWER, ENGINE MISFIRE, AND/OR DASH-MOUNTED FAULT LAMP ILLUMINATION.

Corrective Action:

CUMMINS IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR HME INCORPORATED AT 616-534-1463.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 3, 2005

(Campaign #: C5AA)

TIE ROD CLAMPS/ARVINMERITOR/URRESKO

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.

NHTSA ID: 05V033000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 13

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK, THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Action:

ARVINMERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-866-668-7221 OR HME INCORPORATED AT 616-534-1463.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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