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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 18V237📅 Apr 16, 2018

2012–2016 KME Predator Pumper & 2012–2016 KME Predator SS Pumper + 1 more recall: brakes

⚠️ 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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

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
18V237000
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Vehicles affected
38
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Owner phone
1-800-235-3928
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 22, 2018
Built
Jan 13, 2012 – Nov 9, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 18V237 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 18V237?

2012–2016 KME Predator Pumper & 2012–2016 KME Predator SS Pumper + 1 more. 38 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-800-235-3928.