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 SS AERIAL
Year
2011
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
20080620
End Of Manufacture
20160523
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