Defect Description For Recall
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kme) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2016 Predator Ss Pumper Vehicles Manufactured January 17, 2015, To July 21, 2015, And 2014-2016 Fdny Pumper Vehicles Manufactured May 21, 2014, To July 27, 2015. The Affected Vehicles May Have Replacement Drive Shafts That May Twist And Fail During Use.
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
PREDATOR SS PUMPER
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V626000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Driveshaft May Leave The Fire Truck Immobilized In Traffic, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. Additionally, The Truck May Not Be Able To Respond To An Emergency, Increasing The Chances Of Injury For Those At Risk.
Fix Defect
Kme Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Replaced The Drive Shafts, Free Of Charge. All Affected Vehicles Have Been Remedied, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Kme Customer Service At 1-800-235-3926.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20150117
End Of Manufacture
20150721
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
56
Date Owners Notified
20160807
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20160829