Suspension: frontRecall 18V-172 · Kme vehicles
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recall 18V-172 covers 12 Kme vehicles for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V172000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2007-2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 Predator SS Aerial, 2007 Predator Aerial, 2008-2011 Predator Rescue, and 2007 Predator Tanker vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
The risk
A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 9, 2006 to December 31, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.