2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 16V606000 on 08/17/2016
- Component:
- Structure:body
- Manufactured:
- 06/23/2011 - 11/28/2012
- Affected:
- 27
- Defect:
- Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 predator pumper, predator panther pumper and predator aerial, 2013 predator panther aerial and predator rescue and 2012 predator panther tanker emergency vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
- Consequence:
- If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V172000 on 03/14/2018
- Component:
- Suspension:front
- Manufactured:
- 10/12/2006 - 05/12/2011
- Affected:
- 12
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V237000 on 04/15/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 01/12/2012 - 11/08/2016
- Affected:
- 38
- Defect:
- Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2012-2016 kme predator ss pumper and predator pumper, and 2015-2016 predator aerial vehicles equipped with cummins isx12 engines. the braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.
- Consequence:
- A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and make sure that the hoses have sufficient clearance, replacing any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses, and adding hose chafe guards, free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2018. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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