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2016 Kme Predator and Kme Severe Service recall: axle assembly

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall on November 2, 2015. It covers about 3 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3
reported
Nov 2, 2015
owners notified
Nov 20, 2015

Power train: axle assembly

What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 Predator and Severe Service vehicles manufactured May 8, 2015, to October 1, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles are equipped with hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
Risk
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3926.

Recall number 15V723000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V723000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Kme Predator and Kme Severe Service axle assembly?

Yes. Recall 15V723000, reported on November 2, 2015, covers about 3 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V723000?

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3926.

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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