Kme recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Predator Aerial 2007
- Kme Predator Pumper 2007–2012
- Kme Predator Rescue 2008–2011
- Kme Predator Ss Aerial 2013
- Kme Predator Tanker 2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V172000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 14, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 2, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 15, 2006 to Sep 15, 2006
- Part
- Suspension › Front
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: Structure Jul 12, 2019
- Kme recall: Exterior lighting Sep 13, 2018
- Kme recall: Fuel system, diesel Jun 28, 2017
- Kme recall: Suspension Feb 19, 2021
- Kme recall: Latches/locks/linkages Apr 2, 2019
- Kme recall: Steering Aug 28, 2017
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.