2016 KME SEVERE SERVICE RECALL - #15V723000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 KME SEVERE SERVICE |
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| Manufacturer |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Manufactured between |
5/8/2015 - 10/1/2015 |
| Recalled on |
11/2/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/20/2015 |
| # Affected |
3 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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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