Vehicle recall 14V693000 · November 3, 2014
2000-2006 HME 1871
The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- HME, Inc. (HME) is recalling certain model year 2000-2006 1871 emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2000, to March 15, 2006. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
- Consequence
- If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- HME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-261-3626.
- 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
- 14V693000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 3, 2014
- Filed by
- HME, Inc.
- Owner notification
- November 14, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Vehicles covered
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