Kme Recall 21V100000: Service Brakes, Air, Antilock
NHTSA recall 21V100000 · announced February 19, 2021 · filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · 94 units affected
The problem
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2001-2020 TDA tractor-drawn aerial firetrucks. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) control module on the ladder trailer may have incorrect wire connections.
The risk
Incorrect wiring can cause the trailer brakes to not operate properly when the ABS system is activated. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring and connections, and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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
- 2001 Kme Tda
- 2002 Kme Tda
- 2003 Kme Tda
- 2004 Kme Tda
- 2005 Kme Tda
- 2006 Kme Tda
- 2007 Kme Tda
- 2008 Kme Tda
- 2009 Kme Tda
- 2010 Kme Tda
- 2011 Kme Tda
- 2012 Kme Tda
- 2013 Kme Tda
- 2014 Kme Tda
- 2015 Kme Tda
- 2016 Kme Tda
- 2017 Kme Tda
- 2018 Kme Tda
- 2019 Kme Tda
- 2020 Kme Tda
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.