Hme AF1 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 9 model years of the Hme AF1 (2013–2021).
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| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hme AF1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 Hme AF1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Hme AF1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 Hme AF1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 Hme AF1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 Hme AF1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 Hme AF1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Hme AF1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Hme AF1 | 1 | 0 |
All Hme AF1 recalls (5)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Hme AF1, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Fuel rail (fuel system)
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2019-2021 AF1 and 1871 vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel tubes with vibration isolators, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
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Fuel rail (fuel system)
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Ahrens-Fox model 34 Type 3, Rescue, Pumper, Tanker, Aerial, CommFox, WolfSA Tanker, 1871-SFO, 1871-W, 1871-Spectr, and AF1 fire trucks. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified on January 20, 2021. Owners may contact HME's customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
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Electrical system: wiring
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2013-2021 AF1, 1871, and SFO vehicles. Insufficient voltage and/or cracked wiring insulation may cause the aerial controls system to fail.
Remedy: HME will inspect and service all affected vehicles, including installation of new and replacement aerial components, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may…
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
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Motor/hydraulic pump (equipment)
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2016-2021 AF1 and 1871 vehicles. The self-leveling function may malfunction, causing the aerial bucket to move beyond the level position.
Remedy: HME will reprogram the aerial controls and modify the hydraulic system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2021. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
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Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain 2016-2020 AF1, 1871 and SFO emergency vehicles. The fuse box may be missing an O-Ring seal, potentially allowing moisture or contaminants into the fuse box.
Remedy: HME will notify owners and will provide replacement fuse boxes, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-534-1463.
Other Hme models
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- 1871-SFO0 complaints
- Chassis0 complaints
- Fire Truck0 complaints
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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.