Defect Description For Recall
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kme) Is Recalling Certain 2012-2016 Kme Predator Ss Pumper And Predator Pumper, And 2015-2016 Predator Aerial Vehicles Equipped With Cummins Isx12 Engines. The Braided Cab Lift Hydraulic Hoses, Wire Braided Air Lines And/Or Wire Braided Fuel Cooler Lines May Be Improperly Routed And Secured ContActing The Starter Power Stud, Causing A Leak And A Possible Short-Circuit.
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
PREDATOR SS PUMPER
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
18V237000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
A Fluid Leak Combined With Arcing Between The Power StUD And The Exposed Wire Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Kme Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Area Around The Starter And Make Sure That The Hoses Have Sufficient Clearance, Replacing Any Damaged Cab Lift Hydraulic Hoses, And Adding Hose Chafe Guards, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 22, 2018. Owners May Contact Kme Customer Service At 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20120113
End Of Manufacture
20161128
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38
Date Owners Notified
20180522
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20180413