2003 Hme 1871 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Hme 1871. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Hme 1871
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain model year 2000-2006 1871 emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2000, to March 15, 2006. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
Remedy: HME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-261-3626.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2003 Hme 1871. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Hme 1871 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hme 1871 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Hme 1871 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Hme 1871 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Hme 1871 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Hme 1871 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Hme 1871 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Hme 1871 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Hme 1871 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Hme 1871 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Hme 1871 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Hme 1871 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Hme 1871 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Hme 1871 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Hme 1871 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Hme 1871 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Hme 1871 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Hme 1871 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 Hme 1871 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 Hme 1871 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Hme 1871 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 Hme 1871 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 Hme 1871 | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Hme 1871
How do I know if my 2003 Hme 1871 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Hme 1871; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hme dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V693000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hme models
- Ferrara Custom1 complaints
- RAM 55001 complaints
- 1871 P20 complaints
- 1871-SFO0 complaints
- AF10 complaints
- Chassis0 complaints
- Fire Truck0 complaints
- Ford F-5500 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.