2015 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2016 Kme Fdny Pumper | 2015 Kme Fdny Pumper | 2014 Kme Fdny Pumper — Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Published August 29, 2016 · Recall initiated: August 29, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V626000, published August 29, 2016. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2015 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2016 Kme Fdny Pumper | 2015 Kme Fdny Pumper | 2014 Kme Fdny Pumper — Power train: driveline: driveshaft.
What's the hazard
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator SS Pumper vehicles manufactured January 17, 2015, to July 21, 2015, and 2014-2016 FDNY Pumper vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles may have replacement drive shafts that may twist and fail during use.
What to do
KME has notified owners, and dealers replaced the drive shafts, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- PREDATOR SS PUMPER
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2015 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2016 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2016 KME FDNY PUMPER | 2015 KME FDNY PUMPER | 2014 KME FDNY PUMPER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2016 Kme Fdny Pumper | 2015 Kme Fdny Pumper | 2014 Kme Fdny Pumper — Power train: driveline: driveshaft recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V626000 on August 29, 2016. Reported hazard: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator SS Pumper vehicles manufactured January 17, 2015, to July 21, 2015, and 2014-2016 FDNY Pumper vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles may have replacement drive shafts that may twist and fail during use.
What should I do if I have this product?
KME has notified owners, and dealers replaced the drive shafts, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. 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: PREDATOR SS PUMPER.