KME Predator Aerial, Predator Pumper, Predator SS Pumper (2012-2016): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 18V237000 · Apr 13, 2018 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
38
vehicles affected
38
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V237000
- Date
- Apr 13, 2018
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 38
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2012-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.
What can happen
A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and make sure that the hoses have sufficient clearance, replacing any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses, and adding hose chafe guards, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Predator Aerial | 2015-2016 |
| Kme | Predator Pumper | 2012-2016 |
| Kme | Predator SS Pumper | 2012-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V237000?
3 models: Kme Predator Aerial (2015-2016), Kme Predator Pumper (2012-2016), Kme Predator SS Pumper (2012-2016), about 38 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V237000?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and make sure that the hoses have sufficient clearance, replacing any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses, and adding hose chafe guards, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
What can happen?
A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.
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.