Kme recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Predator Aerial 2014
- Kme Predator Pumper 2014
- Kme Predator Ss Aerial 2013–2014
- Kme Predator Ss Pumper 2013–2016
- Kme Predator Tda 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V223000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 31, 2017
- Owners notified
- May 8, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 24, 2013 to Nov 24, 2013
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kme recall: Suspension Feb 19, 2021
- Kme recall: Suspension Aug 6, 2019
- Kme recall: Structure Jul 12, 2019
- Kme recall: Latches/locks/linkages Apr 2, 2019
- Kme recall: Exterior lighting Sep 13, 2018
- Kme recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 13, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.