Defect Description For Recall
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kme) Is Recalling Certain 2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, And Airport Refueler Vehicles, Equipped With Certain Dana Spicer Steer Axles. The Castellated Nut On The Steer Axles May Not Be Properly Torqued, Allowing The Tie Rod To Loosen.
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
AIRPORT REFUELER
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V527000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
If The Tie Rod Loosens, It May Disconnect From The Steering Knuckle, Causing A Complete Loss Of Steering And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Kme Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Torque Of The Castellated Nut And Tie Rod, Tightening As Necessary. If The Nuts Do Not Become Properly Secured And Aligned After Being Adequately Torqued, The Dealer Will Replace The Knuckle And Tie Rod End Assemblies, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 5, 2017. Owners May Contact Kme Customer Service At 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20150430
End Of Manufacture
20150930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11
Date Owners Notified
20171005
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20170828