2016 Kme Airport Refueler, Kme Predator Pumper and others recall: tie rod assembly
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall on August 28, 2017. It covers about 11 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 11
- reported
- Aug 28, 2017
- owners notified
- Oct 5, 2017
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, and Airport Refueler vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
- Risk
- If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening as necessary. If the nuts do not become properly secured and aligned after being adequately torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3928.
Recall number 17V527000
Affected vehicles
- Kme Airport Refueler 2016 2016
- Kme Predator Pumper 2016 2016
- Kme Predator Rescue 2016 2016
Questions about recall 17V527000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Kme Airport Refueler, Kme Predator Pumper and others tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 17V527000, reported on August 28, 2017, covers about 11 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V527000?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening as necessary. If the nuts do not become properly secured and aligned after being adequately torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 5, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3928.
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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