Kme recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator TDA, 2019 Predator SS Aerial and Predator Pumper fire trucks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
What could happen
A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
KME will notify owners, and Reyco Granning and KME dealers will work together to install a new shock mount bolt and nut, hardened washer, and shims to keep the shocks secured, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2019. Owners may contact Reyco customer service at 1-765-543-5815 or KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Predator Pumper 2019
- Kme Predator Ss Aerial 2019
- Kme Predator Tda 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V577000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 6, 2019
- Owners notified
- Sep 3, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 31, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
- 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: Suspension Feb 19, 2021
- 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
- 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.