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.