2005-2016 Kme Predator Aerial and Kme Predator SS Aerial recall: axle assembly
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall on December 22, 2016. It covers about 10 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10
- reported
- Dec 22, 2016
- owners notified
- Feb 1, 2017
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V926000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 16V926000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2016 Kme Predator Aerial and Kme Predator SS Aerial axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 16V926000, reported on December 22, 2016, covers about 10 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V926000?
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.
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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