KME Predator Aerial, Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, Predator SS Aerial and 1 more (2007-2013): Suspension
Recall 18V172000 · Mar 14, 2018 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
12
vehicles affected
12
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V172000
- Date
- Mar 14, 2018
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 12
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front
- Model years
- 2007-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 13 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Predator Aerial | 2007 |
| Kme | Predator Pumper | 2007-2012 |
| Kme | Predator Rescue | 2008-2011 |
| Kme | Predator SS Aerial | 2013 |
| Kme | Predator Tanker | 2007 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V172000?
5 models: Kme Predator Aerial (2007), Kme Predator Pumper (2007-2012), Kme Predator Rescue (2008-2011) and 2 more, about 12 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V172000?
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.
What can happen?
A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase 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.