KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL 2011: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V926000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-02-01 | 2016-12-22 | 2016-12-22 |
Production Dates: 2008-06-20 - 2016-05-23
Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
