NHTSA Recall 08V323000: Axle hubs (power train)
HME INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2008 Hme 1871.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V323000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE HUBS |
| Report received | July 16, 2008 |
| Owner notification | July 3, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Hme is recalling 5 my 2008 model 1871 fire trucks equipped with arvinmeritor wheel studs. These rear wheel studs may be brittle and break.
Safety risk
If one of the wheel studs broke and left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hme worked with arvinmeritor to have the wheel studs replaced. All vehicles have been inspected and corrected if necessary.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V323000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hme 1871 | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.