2019 HME AF1 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 HME AF1 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to fuel system leaks, electrical wiring problems, and aerial control malfunctions across multiple recalls. These concerns involve critical safety components of the vehicle.
Seven recalls address defects affecting fuel injection, electrical wiring, aerial controls, and hydraulic systems. The recalls involve safety risks such as fire hazards, electrical shocks, and potential injuries from aerial bucket movements. Repairs are offered free of charge by dealers or the manufacturer.
- Fuel injection system leaks. Recall 22V095000 affects 9 vehicles due to fuel tubes between the fuel rail and injectors that may crack, causing high-pressure fuel leaks and increasing fire risk. Dealers will install new fuel tubes with vibration isolators.
- Fuel rail sealing washer defects. Recall 21V790000 covers 245 vehicles where sealing washers may not seat correctly, leading to high-pressure fuel rail leaks and fire hazards. Dealers will inspect and replace components as needed.
- Electrical wiring faults. Recall 21V282000 affects 30 vehicles due to cracked wiring insulation and insufficient voltage that can cause aerial controls failure and expose operators to shock risk. Aerial components are inspected and replaced.
- Fuse box contamination risk. Recall 20V104000 includes 174 vehicles with fuse boxes missing O-Ring seals, allowing moisture entry that may cause overheating or malfunctions, increasing crash risk. Replacement fuse boxes are provided.
- Aerial bucket self-leveling malfunction. Recall 21V283000 affects 8 vehicles where aerial buckets can move beyond the level position unexpectedly, raising injury risk. Reprogramming and hydraulic modifications are performed.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified lemon law attorney can help determine the best course of action.
2019 HME AF1 Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
466
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 HME AF1
9 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2019 HME AF1
30 vehicles affected
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.
Risk: Exposed wires can create a shock risk to the vehicle operator.
2019 HME AF1
245 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2019 HME AF1
8 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP
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.
Risk: Unexpected movement of the aerial bucket increases the risk of an injury.
2019 HME AF1
174 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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.
Risk: If moisture or contaminants enter the fuse box, the fuse box may overheat or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.