NHTSA Recall 17V527000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V527000; Date: Aug. 28, 2017
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 KME Airport Refueler; 2016 KME Predator Pumper; 2016 KME Predator Rescue
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2016 predator pumper, predator rescue, and airport refueler vehicles, equipped with certain dana spicer steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
How to Fix:
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening as necessary. If the nuts do not become properly secured and aligned after being adequately torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2017. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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: Oct 5, 2017
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