KME Airport Refueler, Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue (2016): Steering
Recall 17V527000 · Aug 28, 2017 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
11
vehicles affected
11
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V527000
- Date
- Aug 28, 2017
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 11
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly; Steering
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, and Airport Refueler vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
What can happen
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening as necessary. If the nuts do not become properly secured and aligned after being adequately torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Airport Refueler | 2016 |
| Kme | Predator Pumper | 2016 |
| Kme | Predator Rescue | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V527000?
3 models: Kme Airport Refueler (2016), Kme Predator Pumper (2016), Kme Predator Rescue (2016), about 11 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V527000?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening as necessary. If the nuts do not become properly secured and aligned after being adequately torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 5.
What can happen?
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.