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Vehicle recall 13V167000 · April 25, 2013

Ferrara Intruder Ember, HME Spectr and 1 more model

These vehicles have axles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
HME is recalling certain model year 2012 Spectr Fire Apparatus, Spectr Chassis, and 2011-2012 Ferrara Intruder Ember Chassis vehicles manufactured January 26, 2011, through November 7, 2012. These vehicles have axles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Consequence
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy
HME will notify owners and the brake chambers will be inspected and replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, May 13, 2013. Owners may contact HME 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
13V167000
Reported to NHTSA
April 25, 2013
Filed by
HME, Inc.
Vehicles potentially affected
11
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Equipment
Recall 13V167000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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