Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V002000 Reported January 5, 2016

Driveshaft may disconnect

Q: What is recall 16V002000?

NHTSA recall 16V002000 was issued by Hme, Inc. on January 5, 2016. It addresses: Driveshaft may disconnect. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles , with the defect involving the Power Train component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Hme, Inc. · Power Train · 1 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V002000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Hme, Inc.

Component

Power Train

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 5, 2016

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Hme, inc. (hme) is recalling one 2015 sfo fire service chassis vehicle manufactured on july 31, 2015 and equipped with a drive axle manufactured by marmon-herrington. the affected axle may have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

Safety Consequence

If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Hme will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect the torque and if necessary tighten the bolts, free of charge. the recall began on february 24, 2016. owners may contact hme customer service at 1-616-534-1463.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Hme, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V002000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V002000

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

What is recall 16V002000?

NHTSA recall 16V002000 was issued by Hme, Inc. on January 5, 2016. It addresses: Driveshaft may disconnect. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hme, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V002000 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.