KME PREDATOR AERIAL 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V237000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-05-22 | 2018-04-13 | 2018-04-16 |
Production Dates: 2015-02-13 - 2016-05-13
Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "KME" is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.
A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and make sure that the hoses have sufficient clearance, replacing any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses, and adding hose chafe guards, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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.
