Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V223000

Suspension: front: control arm

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-03-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V223000

Suspension: front: control arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Vehicles affected
9
Reported to NHTSA
2017-03-31
Owners notified
2017-05-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
KME Predator Aerial2014
KME Predator Pumper2014
KME Predator SS Aerial2014 2013
KME Predator SS Pumper2016 2015 2014 2013
KME Predator TDA2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.