2011–2012 Ferrara Intruder Ember, 2012 Hme Spectr, 2012 Hme Spectr Fire Apparatus Recall: These vehicles have axles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston…
NHTSA campaign 13V167000 · Equipment · filed Apr 25, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrara | Intruder Ember | 2011, 2012 |
| Hme | Spectr | 2012 |
| Hme | Spectr Fire Apparatus | 2012 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V167000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.