Suspension:front:control Arm

NHTSA recall 17V223000 · announced March 31, 2017 · filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · 9 units affected

The problem

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Predator SS Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator SS Pumper, 2014 Predator Aerial, Predator Pumper, and Predator Pumper TDA trucks. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.

The risk

A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.

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

• 2014 Kme Predator Aerial
• 2014 Kme Predator Pumper
• 2013 Kme Predator Ss Aerial
• 2014 Kme Predator Ss Aerial
• 2013 Kme Predator Ss Pumper
• 2014 Kme Predator Ss Pumper
• 2015 Kme Predator Ss Pumper
• 2016 Kme Predator Ss Pumper
• 2014 Kme Predator Tda

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.