HME 2018 HME 1871 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 HME 1871
Brand
HME
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
HME, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 HME 1871 vehicles due to fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel rail issues. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Ahrens-Fox model 34 Type 3, Rescue, Pumper, Tanker, Aerial, CommFox, WolfSA Tanker, 1871-SFO, 1871-W, 1871-Spectr, and AF1 fire trucks. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified on January 20, 2021. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026