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- SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain KME Predator fire apparatus built with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions may have front axle spindles that were inconsistently machined. Over time, this can lead to fatigue cracks in the spindles, which may cause a spindle to fail and a front wheel to separate from the vehicle.
A wheel separating from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928 to confirm their vehicle's involvement. KME will notify owners, and the front axle spindle will be replaced at no cost by an authorized dealer. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls as well.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Predator Aerial | 2007 |
|---|---|
| KME Predator Pumper | 200720082009201020112012 |
| KME Predator Rescue | 2008200920102011 |
| KME Predator SS Aerial | 2013 |
| KME Predator Tanker | 2007 |