KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL 2013: SUSPENSION:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V172000

Make Model Year
KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-05-02 2018-03-14 2018-03-15

Production Dates: 2012-12-07 - 2012-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "KME" is recalling certain 2007-2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 Predator SS Aerial, 2007 Predator Aerial, 2008-2011 Predator Rescue, and 2007 Predator Tanker vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.

Consequence

A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

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.