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NHTSA Recall 20V104000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

HME, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 174 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Hme 1871.

174
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2020
owners notified (May 18)
NHTSA campaign20V104000
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Report receivedFebruary 24, 2020
Owner notificationMay 18, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

If moisture or contaminants enter the fuse box, the fuse box may overheat or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V104000

Make and modelModel years
Hme 18712016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Hme AF12016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Hme Sfo2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

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.