NHTSA Recall 18V237000
Filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2018-04-13. An estimated 38 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2015 Kme Predator Aerial
- 2016 Kme Predator Aerial
- 2012 Kme Predator Pumper
- 2013 Kme Predator Pumper
- 2014 Kme Predator Pumper
- 2015 Kme Predator Pumper
- 2016 Kme Predator Pumper
- 2012 Kme Predator Ss Pumper
- 2013 Kme Predator Ss Pumper
- 2014 Kme Predator Ss Pumper
- 2015 Kme Predator Ss Pumper
- 2016 Kme Predator Ss Pumper