2007 Kme Predator Tanker | 2008 Kme Predator Rescue | 2009 Kme Predator Rescue | 2010 Kme Predator Rescue | 2011 Kme Predator Rescue | 2007 Kme Predator Aerial | 2007 Kme Predator Pumper | 2008 Kme Predator Pumper | 2009 Kme Predator Pumper | 2010 Kme Predator Pumper | 2011 Kme Predator Pumper | 2012 Kme Predator Pumper | 2013 Kme Predator Ss Aerial — Suspension: front
Published March 15, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 14, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V172000, published March 15, 2018 and initiated March 14, 2018. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2007 Kme Predator Tanker | 2008 Kme Predator Rescue | 2009 Kme Predator Rescue | 2010 Kme Predator Rescue | 2011 Kme Predator Rescue | 2007 Kme Predator Aerial | 2007 Kme Predator Pumper | 2008 Kme Predator Pumper | 2009 Kme Predator Pumper | 2010 Kme Predator Pumper | 2011 Kme Predator Pumper | 2012 Kme Predator Pumper | 2013 Kme Predator Ss Aerial — Suspension: front.
What's the hazard
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2007-2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 Predator SS Aerial, 2007 Predator Aerial, 2008-2011 Predator Rescue, and 2007 Predator Tanker vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
What to do
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- PREDATOR TANKER
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2007 KME PREDATOR TANKER | 2008 KME PREDATOR RESCUE | 2009 KME PREDATOR RESCUE | 2010 KME PREDATOR RESCUE | 2011 KME PREDATOR RESCUE | 2007 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2007 KME PREDATOR PUMPER | 2008 KME PREDATOR PUMPER | 2009 KME PREDATOR PUMPER | 2010 KME PREDATOR PUMPER | 2011 KME PREDATOR PUMPER | 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER | 2013 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2007 Kme Predator Tanker | 2008 Kme Predator Rescue | 2009 Kme Predator Rescue | 2010 Kme Predator Rescue | 2011 Kme Predator Rescue | 2007 Kme Predator Aerial | 2007 Kme Predator Pumper | 2008 Kme Predator Pumper | 2009 Kme Predator Pumper | 2010 Kme Predator Pumper | 2011 Kme Predator Pumper | 2012 Kme Predator Pumper | 2013 Kme Predator Ss Aerial — Suspension: front recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V172000 on March 15, 2018. Reported hazard: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2007-2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 Predator SS Aerial, 2007 Predator Aerial, 2008-2011 Predator Rescue, and 2007 Predator Tanker vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
What should I do if I have this product?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KME. Model: PREDATOR TANKER.