1999 Hme Fire Truck Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1999 Hme Fire Truck. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1999 Hme Fire Truck
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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Fuel injection system (fuel system)
On certain fire trucks and transit buses, the fuel lift pump could fail in a manner which results in engine fuel starvation, which could result in a stall condition. Potential lift pump failure modes include: brush wear out, bushing failure, rotor tab insert failure, or any other failure mode that would cause the fuel pumping element to…
Remedy: Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or hme incorporated at 616-534-1463.
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Wheel bearing (suspension)
Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with 16,000 lb., 18,000 lb., or 20,000 lb. Heavy duty steering axles. The inner wheel bearing cone for the steering axle wheel hub assembly does not properly fit onto the steering axle spindle assembly. Improper fit of the bearing to the spindle increases the stress levels to the steering axle…
Remedy: Dealers will remove the left and right hub/drum assemblies from the steering axles and replace the inner wheel bearing cones and cups.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1999 Hme Fire Truck. 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 Fire Truck model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hme Fire Truck model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Hme Fire Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Hme Fire Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Hme Fire Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Hme Fire Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Hme Fire Truck | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1999 Hme Fire Truck
How do I know if my 1999 Hme Fire Truck 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1999 Hme Fire Truck; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 05V059000).
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.
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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.