Kme Predator (2006) – 08V263000

Defect Description For Recall

Kme Is Recalling 122 My 2006-2007 Predator And Severe Service Pumper, Aerial And Tda Fire Trucks. A Check Valve Was Omitted From The Secondary Supply Port Of The Bendix Sr-7 Spring Brake Modulating Valve.

Make Of Vehicle

KME

Model Of Vehicle

PREDATOR

Year

2006

Recall Campaign Number

08V263000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve

Effect Of Defect

As A Result, An Air Leak In The Secondary Or Primary System May Result In The Park Brakes Inadvertently Applying, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Add A Check Valve To The Secondary Supply Port Of The Sr-7 Spring Brake Modulating Valve And Will Also Repair The Sr-7 Valve By Applying A Check Valve Repair Kit As Required For The Bendix Safety Recall (Please See 07E037). The Recall Began On October 3, 2007. Kme Has Completed 68 Of The 123 Trucks And Will Complete The Repair Work By September 30, 2008 Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Kme At 1-570-669-5154.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Kovatch Mobile Equipment

Start Of Manufacture

20060101

End Of Manufacture

20070831

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

122

Date Owners Notified

20071003

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Date Report Received

20080612

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard