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- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain KME Predator aerial fire trucks have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed. When this happens, a rear wheel can lock up, which increases the risk of a crash. The unintended braking can also generate excessive heat, which may increase the risk of a fire.
KME will notify owners of affected vehicles. Authorized dealers will inspect the vehicle and tighten the S-cam bracket hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners can contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Predator Aerial | 2005200920102011 |
|---|---|
| KME Predator SS Aerial | 20092010201120122013201420152016 |