Defect Description For Recall
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kme) Is Recalling One 2017 And Certain 2012-2015 Emergency Response Kme 55 Ft Firestix Aerial Devices. The Swing Drives May Not Contain Lubricating Oil, Which Can Cause The Internal Gears To Become Damaged And Cause Seizing.
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
FIRESTIX
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
20V006000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Swing Drive’S Internal Gears Become Damaged Or Start Seizing, Uncontrolled Movement Of The Ladder Can Occur, Increasing The Risk Of An Injury.
Fix Defect
Kme Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Swing Drives And Rebuild Them If They Do Not Contain The Lubricating Oil, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began February 25, 2020. Owners May Contact Kme Customer Service At 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6
Date Owners Notified
20200225
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kme Fire Apparatus
Date Report Received
20200108