2010 Kme Predator Aerial | 2009 Kme Predator Aerial | 2013 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2011 Kme Predator Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2011 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2010 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2009 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2005 Kme Predator Aerial — Power train: axle assembly
Published December 22, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 22, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V926000, published December 22, 2016. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2010 Kme Predator Aerial | 2009 Kme Predator Aerial | 2013 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2011 Kme Predator Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2011 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2010 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2009 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2005 Kme Predator Aerial — Power train: axle assembly.
What's the hazard
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 Predator SS Aerial vehicles manufactured September 18, 2004, June 20, 2008, to May 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 Predator Aerial vehicles manufactured March 6, 2009, to January 14, 2011. The affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed.
What to do
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the S-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- PREDATOR AERIAL
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2010 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2009 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2013 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2014 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2015 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2016 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2011 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2012 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2011 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2010 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2009 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2005 KME PREDATOR AERIAL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Kme Predator Aerial | 2009 Kme Predator Aerial | 2013 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2014 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2011 Kme Predator Aerial | 2012 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2011 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2010 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2009 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2005 Kme Predator Aerial — Power train: axle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V926000 on December 22, 2016. Reported hazard: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 Predator SS Aerial vehicles manufactured September 18, 2004, June 20, 2008, to May 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 Predator Aerial vehicles manufactured March 6, 2009, to January 14, 2011. The affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed.
What should I do if I have this product?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the S-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. 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 AERIAL.