Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V172000

Suspension: front

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-03-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V172000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Vehicles affected
12
Reported to NHTSA
2018-03-14
Owners notified
2018-05-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

13 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
KME Predator Aerial2007
KME Predator Pumper2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
KME Predator Rescue2011 2010 2009 2008
KME Predator SS Aerial2013
KME Predator Tanker2007

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.