Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V167000 Reported April 25, 2013

Leaking brake pressure may lead to wheel end fire

Hme, Inc. · N/A · 11 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V167000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Hme, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
11
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 25, 2013

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

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 13V167000 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 13V167000

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

What is recall 13V167000?

NHTSA recall 13V167000 was issued by Hme, Inc. on April 25, 2013. It addresses: Leaking brake pressure may lead to wheel end fire. The recall affects approximately 11 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 13V167000 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.