KME Predator Aerial, Predator Pumper, Predator SS Aerial, Predator SS Pumper and 1 more (2013-2016): Suspension
Recall 17V223000 · Mar 31, 2017 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
9
vehicles affected
9
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V223000
- Date
- Mar 31, 2017
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 9
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm
- Model years
- 2013-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Predator SS Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator SS Pumper, 2014 Predator Aerial, Predator Pumper, and Predator Pumper TDA trucks. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
What can happen
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Predator Aerial | 2014 |
| Kme | Predator Pumper | 2014 |
| Kme | Predator SS Aerial | 2013-2014 |
| Kme | Predator SS Pumper | 2013-2016 |
| Kme | Predator Tda | 2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V223000?
5 models: Kme Predator Aerial (2014), Kme Predator Pumper (2014), Kme Predator SS Aerial (2013-2014) and 2 more, about 9 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V223000?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
What can happen?
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, 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.