KME TILT CAB 1998: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V231000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KME | TILT CAB | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-07-30 | 2001-07-05 | 2001-07-13 |
Production Dates: 1996-03-01 - 1998-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: KME Fire Apparatus
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 367
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TILT CAB FIRE TRUCK CABS. THE CAB LATCH RETENTION BRACKET CAN CRACK OR FAIL.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LACK OF RETENTION TO THE CAB, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A KIT WHICH INCLUDES A REDESIGNED CAB LATCH BRACKET. KME HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KME AT 1-570-669-5139.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
