NHTSA Campaign 17V223000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Reported Mar 31, 2017 · 9 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Predator SS Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator SS Pumper, 2014 Predator Aerial, Predator Pumper, and Predator Pumper TDA trucks. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2014 | 9 |
| KME | PREDATOR PUMPER | 2014 | 9 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2013 | 9 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2014 | 9 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2013 | 9 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2014 | 9 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2015 | 9 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2016 | 9 |
| KME | PREDATOR TDA | 2014 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V223000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.