KME PREDATOR TANKER 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V409000

Make Model Year
KME PREDATOR TANKER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-07 2017-06-28 2017-06-30

Production Dates: 2017-05-25 - 2017-05-25

Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "KME" is recalling one 2017 Predator Tanker truck equipped with a Cummins ISX 15L engine. The affected engine has a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cummins will send a notice to the owner of the vehicle with the affected engine and a Cummins dealer will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

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.