Power train: axle assemblyRecall 16V-926 · Kme vehicles
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recall 16V-926 covers 10 Kme vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V926000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 Predator SS Aerial vehicles manufactured September 18, 2004, June 20, 2008, to May 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 Predator Aerial vehicles manufactured March 6, 2009, to January 14, 2011. The affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed.
The risk
If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the excessive heat caused may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the S-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.