Kme recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling one 2017 and certain 2012-2015 Emergency Response KME 55 FT Firestix Aerial Devices. The swing drives may not contain lubricating oil, which can cause the internal gears to become damaged and cause seizing.
What could happen
If the swing drive's internal gears become damaged or start seizing, uncontrolled movement of the ladder can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swing drives and rebuild them if they do not contain the lubricating oil, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Firestix 2012–2015, 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V006000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 8, 2020
- Owners notified
- Feb 25, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
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.
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.