2016 Kme Severe Service | 2016 Kme Predator — Power train: axle assembly
Published November 2, 2015 · Recall initiated: November 2, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V723000, published November 2, 2015. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2016 Kme Severe Service | 2016 Kme Predator — Power train: axle assembly.
What's the hazard
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 Predator and Severe Service vehicles manufactured May 8, 2015, to October 1, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles are equipped with hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
What to do
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- SEVERE SERVICE
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2016 KME SEVERE SERVICE | 2016 KME PREDATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Kme Severe Service | 2016 Kme Predator — Power train: axle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V723000 on November 2, 2015. Reported hazard: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 Predator and Severe Service vehicles manufactured May 8, 2015, to October 1, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles are equipped with hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
What should I do if I have this product?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KME. Model: SEVERE SERVICE.