HME 2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS
Brand
HME
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
HME, Inc. is recalling certain 2012 HME SPECTR FIRE APPARATUS vehicles due to equipment issues. Overheated brake components could result in a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
HME is recalling certain model year 2012 Spectr Fire Apparatus, Spectr Chassis, and 2011-2012 Ferrara Intruder Ember Chassis vehicles manufactured January 26, 2011, through November 7, 2012. These vehicles have axles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
HME will notify owners and the brake chambers will be inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, May 13, 2013. Owners may contact HME 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