Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V545000 Reported November 10, 2011

Electronic stability control/meritor wabco

Hme, Inc. · N/A · 346 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V545000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
346
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 10, 2011

Defect Summary

Hme corporation is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 fire trucks manufactured from january 16, 2009, through november 1, 2011, built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011, with part number 446 065 027 0. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

Safety Consequence

If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Hme will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall began on january 19, 2012. owners may contact hme at 1-616-534-1463.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hme, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V545000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V545000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V545000?

NHTSA recall 11V545000 was issued by Hme, Inc. on November 10, 2011. It addresses: Electronic stability control/meritor wabco. The recall affects approximately 346 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hme, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V545000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.