Hme 1871: Vehicle speed control — accelerator pedal

Affects Hme 1871 · 2000–2006 — about 5 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational