KME TDA (2001-2020): Service brakes, air
Recall 21V100000 · Feb 19, 2021 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
94
vehicles affected
94
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V100000
- Date
- Feb 19, 2021
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 94
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Antilock
- Model years
- 2001-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2001-2020 TDA tractor-drawn aerial firetrucks. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) control module on the ladder trailer may have incorrect wire connections.
What can happen
Incorrect wiring can cause the trailer brakes to not operate properly when the ABS system is activated. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring and connections, and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 20 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Tda | 2001-2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V100000?
1 model: Kme Tda (2001-2020), about 94 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V100000?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring and connections, and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
What can happen?
Incorrect wiring can cause the trailer brakes to not operate properly when the ABS system is activated. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and 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.