Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
PREDATOR AERIAL
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
16V926000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20040918
End Of Manufacture
20040918
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10
Date Owners Notified
20170201
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20161222