NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 HME 1871 Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 HME 1871 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1995 HME 1871. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized HME dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 HME 1871. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Reported August 9, 1995 · HME INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 89 vehicles
Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVERPRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE.
Safety consequence
IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGE CAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR DRYER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL WABCO SYSTEM SAVER"1000" OR SYSTEM SAVER "TWIN" AIR DRYER. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT HME AT 1-616-534-1463. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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