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2006-2007 Kme Predator and Kme Severe Service recall: check valve

Kovatch Mobile Equipment reported this safety recall on June 12, 2008. It covers about 122 vehicles.

vehicles affected
122
reported
Jun 12, 2008
owners notified
Oct 3, 2007

Service brakes, air: supply: check valve

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 08V263000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V263000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Kme Predator and Kme Severe Service check valve?

Yes. Recall 08V263000, reported on June 12, 2008, covers about 122 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V263000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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