KME Firestix (2012-2017): Equipment
Recall 20V006000 · Jan 8, 2020 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
6
vehicles affected
6
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V006000
- Date
- Jan 8, 2020
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 6
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2012-2017
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling one 2017 and certain 2012-2015 Emergency Response KME 55 FT Firestix Aerial Devices. The swing drives may not contain lubricating oil, which can cause the internal gears to become damaged and cause seizing.
What can happen
If the swing drive's internal gears become damaged or start seizing, uncontrolled movement of the ladder can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swing drives and rebuild them if they do not contain the lubricating oil, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Firestix | 2012-2015, 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V006000?
1 model: Kme Firestix (2012-2015, 2017), about 6 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V006000?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swing drives and rebuild them if they do not contain the lubricating oil, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
What can happen?
If the swing drive's internal gears become damaged or start seizing, uncontrolled movement of the ladder can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.
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.