NHTSA Recall 21V790000: Fuel rail (fuel system)
HME, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 245 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Hme 1871.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V790000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21E-032 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM › FUEL RAIL |
| Report received | October 11, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 20, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V790000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hme 1871 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Hme AF1 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Hme Ahrens-Fox Aerial | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Hme Ahrens-Fox Commfox | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Hme Ahrens-Fox Pumper | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Hme Ahrens-Fox Rescue | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Hme Ahrens-Fox Tanker | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Hme Ahrens-Fox TYPE-3 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Hme Ahrens-Fox Wolf SA Tanker | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Hme Sfo | 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.