2014 KME PREDATOR PUMPER Recalls (3)

Campaign:
16V586000 on 08/07/2016
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
02/15/2013 - 07/25/2016
Affected:
74
Defect:
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2013 predator panther rescue, 2013-2014 predator aerial, 2013-2016 predator pumper, predator rescue and predator ss aerial, 2014 7600 tanker and predator tractor drawn aerial, 2014-2017 predator panther pumper and predator ss pumper and 2017 predator ss rescue vehicles, equipped with class 1 ultraview touchscreens by hale products. these touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.
Consequence:
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. the recall began on october 14, 2016. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or hale products customer service center @ 1-800-533-3569 or halecustomerservice@idexcorp.com.
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:
17V223000 on 04/04/2017
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm
Manufactured:
11/23/2013 - 11/23/2013
Affected:
9
Defect:
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2013-2014 predator ss aerial, 2013-2016 predator ss pumper, 2014 predator aerial, predator pumper, and predator pumper tda trucks. the ball joints on the independent front suspension (ifs) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence:
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. the recall began on may 8, 2017. 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:
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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