NHTSA Campaign 18V237000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Reported Apr 13, 2018 · 38 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.

Consequence

A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and make sure that the hoses have sufficient clearance, replacing any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses, and adding hose chafe guards, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KME PREDATOR AERIAL 2015 38
KME PREDATOR AERIAL 2016 38
KME PREDATOR PUMPER 2012 38
KME PREDATOR PUMPER 2013 38
KME PREDATOR PUMPER 2014 38
KME PREDATOR PUMPER 2015 38
KME PREDATOR PUMPER 2016 38
KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER 2012 38
KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER 2013 38
KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER 2014 38
KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER 2015 38
KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER 2016 38

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V237000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.