Kme recall: Steering
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, and Airport Refueler vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
What could happen
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening as necessary. If the nuts do not become properly secured and aligned after being adequately torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Airport Refueler 2016
- Kme Predator Pumper 2016
- Kme Predator Rescue 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V527000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 28, 2017
- Owners notified
- Oct 5, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 30, 2015 to Sep 30, 2015
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly; Steering
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.