NHTSA Campaign 20V006000

EQUIPMENT

Issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Reported Jan 8, 2020 · 6 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling one 2017 and certain 2012-2015 Emergency Response KME 55 FT Firestix Aerial Devices. The swing drives may not contain lubricating oil, which can cause the internal gears to become damaged and cause seizing.

Consequence

If the swing drive's internal gears become damaged or start seizing, uncontrolled movement of the ladder can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swing drives and rebuild them if they do not contain the lubricating oil, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KME FIRESTIX 2012 6
KME FIRESTIX 2013 6
KME FIRESTIX 2014 6
KME FIRESTIX 2015 6
KME FIRESTIX 2017 6

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V006000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.