NHTSA Recall 01V231000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V231000; Date: Jul. 5, 2001
This condition can cause a lack of retention to the cab, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 KME Tilt Cab; 1997 KME Tilt Cab; 1998 KME Tilt Cab
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Kme Fire Apparatus
Affected Units:: 367
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: tilt cab fire truck cabs. The cab latch retention bracket can crack or fail.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with a kit which includes a redesigned cab latch bracket. Kme has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kme at 1-570-669-5139.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 30, 2001
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