2009 KME PREDATOR AERIAL RECALL - #16V926000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 KME PREDATOR AERIAL |
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| Manufacturer |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Manufactured between |
3/6/2009 - 1/14/2011 |
| Recalled on |
12/22/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/1/2017 |
| # Affected |
10 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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