Suspension:front
NHTSA recall 18V172000 · announced March 14, 2018 · filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · 12 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
What to 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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.