Recall 16V934 affects 45 2015-2016 Hme TYPE-6 Wildland trucks for an incorrect GVWR certification label. Hme mails the corrected label free.
Hme is recalling 45 2015-2016 TYPE-6 Wildland trucks because the certification label lists the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating in kilograms. An overload from the wrong label can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk, and Hme dealers will correct the certification label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2015-2016 Hme TYPE-6 Wildland truck is the weight label that tells owners, operators, inspectors, and service departments the truck's gross vehicle weight rating. That rating is the maximum loaded weight the completed fire truck is certified to carry, including the chassis, body, equipment, water, fuel, crew, and cargo.
On affected trucks, the pounds value on the label is correct at 19,500 lbs, but the kilograms value is wrong. The label lists 15,876 kilograms instead of the correct 8,845 kg because Hme duplicated weight data from another chassis while generating new labels. The defect is in the certification information, not a broken brake, steering, or engine part, but the truck still needs a corrected label so the weight information matches.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or service department would notice the problem by reading the certification label and seeing that the kilograms rating does not match the correct pounds rating.
Who's affected?
Both model years involve the same vehicle label issue.
| 2015 Hme TYPE-6 Wildland | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Hme TYPE-6 Wildland | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 45 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect weight rating on the label can lead an operator to overload the TYPE-6 Wildland. Overloading affects handling and can lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing crash risk. Confirm the corrected certification label is in place before loading near the rating shown on the vehicle. Repair is free at any franchised Hme dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2016 Hme TYPE-6 Wildland is included in this recall.
- Contact Hme customer service at 1-616-534-1463 to request the free corrected certification label that fixes the wrong kilogram weight rating.
- Reference recall number 16V934 when you call.
- Use the correctly listed 19,500 lb GVWR when loading the truck until the corrected label is installed.
- Install the corrected label as soon as it arrives, or ask Hme customer service where to have it applied.
What happens at the repair
Hme handles this recall by mailing owners a corrected certification label at no charge. The corrected label fixes the metric Gross Vehicle Weight Rating information while the listed pound rating remains unchanged. The recall began on February 6, 2017, so the label remedy is available now. If you already paid for a certification label correction tied to this recall, Hme's general reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep your receipts or repair paperwork and contact Hme customer service at 1-616-534-1463 for the reimbursement process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 27, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 6, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V934?
Recall 16V934 covers 45 2015-2016 Hme TYPE-6 Wildland trucks with a certification-label error. The label lists the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating as 15,876 kilograms instead of the correct 8,845 kg, which can lead to overloading and loss of vehicle control.
What should I do if my 2015-2016 Hme TYPE-6 Wildland is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 16V934. If it is, contact Hme customer service at 1-616-534-1463 for the corrected certification label. Use the corrected label before loading the vehicle by weight rating.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to correct safety defects and compliance defects at no cost. Hme will mail the corrected certification label free of charge, so owners do not pay for the replacement label tied to recall 16V934.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is overloading from the incorrect metric weight rating. If an operator loads the truck using the wrong Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the overloaded vehicle can lose control and raise crash risk. Use the corrected label and the correct 8,845 kg rating.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V934000 |
|---|---|
| Hme customer service | 1-616-534-1463 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V934 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V934000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →