NHTSA Recall 18V172000
Filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Component: Suspension. Reported 2018-03-14. An estimated 12 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2007 Kme Predator Aerial
- 2007 Kme Predator Pumper
- 2008 Kme Predator Pumper
- 2009 Kme Predator Pumper
- 2010 Kme Predator Pumper
- 2011 Kme Predator Pumper
- 2012 Kme Predator Pumper
- 2008 Kme Predator Rescue
- 2009 Kme Predator Rescue
- 2010 Kme Predator Rescue
- 2011 Kme Predator Rescue
- 2013 Kme Predator Ss Aerial
- 2007 Kme Predator Tanker