2014 KME FDNY PUMPER Recall

Campaign:

16V626000 on 08/28/2016

Component:

Power train:driveline:driveshaft

Manufactured:

05/20/2014 - 07/26/2015

Affected:

56

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

Failure of the driveshaft may leave the fire truck immobilized in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the truck may not be able to respond to an emergency, increasing the chances of injury for those at risk.

Correction:

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.

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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