NHTSA Recall 16V926000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V926000; Date: Dec. 22, 2016
If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the excessive heat caused may increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 KME Predator Aerial; 2009 KME Predator Aerial; 2010 KME Predator Aerial; 2011 KME Predator Aerial; 2009 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2010 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2011 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2012 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2013 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2014 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2015 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2016 KME Predator Ss Aerial
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Affected Units:: 10
Recall Summary:
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 predator ss aerial vehicles manufactured September 18, 2004, June 20, 2008, to may 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 predator aerial vehicles manufactured March 6, 2009, to January 14, 2011. The affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with s-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed.
How to Fix:
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the s-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 1, 2017
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