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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V263📅 Jun 12, 2008

2006–2007 KME Predator & 2006–2007 KME Severe Service recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

KME is recalling 122 my 2006-2007 Predator and Severe Service pumper, aerial and tda fire trucks. A check valve was omitted from the secondary supply port of the bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve.

💥 The risk

As a result, an air leak in the secondary or primary system may result in the park brakes inadvertently applying, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will add a check valve to the secondary supply port of the SR-7 spring brake modulating valve and will also repair the SR-7 valve by applying a check valve repair kit as required for the bendix safety recall (please see 07E037). The recall began on october 3, 2007. KME has completed 68 of the 123 trucks and will complete the repair work by september 30, 2008 free of charge. Owners may contact KME at 1-570-669-5154.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V263000
Manufacturer
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT
Vehicles affected
122
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 3, 2007
Built
Jan 12, 2006 – Aug 31, 2007
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V263 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V263?

2006–2007 KME Predator & 2006–2007 KME Severe Service. 122 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized KME dealer to book the free repair.