Kme recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.
What could happen
A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and make sure that the hoses have sufficient clearance, replacing any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses, and adding hose chafe guards, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Predator Aerial 2015–2016
- Kme Predator Pumper 2012–2016
- Kme Predator Ss Pumper 2012–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V237000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 13, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 22, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 38
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 13, 2012 to Nov 9, 2016
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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: Suspension Mar 14, 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.