2018 KME PREDATOR TDA RECALL - #19V577000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator TDA, 2019 Predator SS Aerial and Predator Pumper fire trucks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 KME PREDATOR TDA |
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| Manufacturer |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Manufactured between |
6/16/2018 - 6/16/2018 |
| Recalled on |
8/6/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/3/2019 |
| # Affected |
3 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| Description |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator TDA, 2019 Predator SS Aerial and Predator Pumper fire trucks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist. |
| Consequences |
A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
KME will notify owners, and Reyco Granning and KME dealers will work together to install a new shock mount bolt and nut, hardened washer, and shims to keep the shocks secured, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2019. Owners may contact Reyco customer service at 1-765-543-5815 or KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 KME PREDATOR TDA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2018 KME PREDATOR TDA Recall for STRUCTURE
2018 KME PREDATOR TDA Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HOOD, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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