Fuel system, dieselRecall 17V-409 · 2017 Kme Predator Tanker
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recall 17V-409 covers 1 2017 Kme Predator Tanker for a fuel system, diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V409000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling one 2017 Predator Tanker truck equipped with a Cummins ISX 15L engine. The affected engine has a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Cummins will send a notice to the owner of the vehicle with the affected engine and a Cummins dealer will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 25, 2017 to May 25, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.