NHTSA Campaign 16V926000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Reported Dec 22, 2016 · 10 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2005 | 10 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2009 | 10 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2010 | 10 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2011 | 10 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2009 | 10 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2010 | 10 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2011 | 10 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2012 | 10 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2013 | 10 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2014 | 10 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2015 | 10 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2016 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V926000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.