Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 18V-237 · Kme vehicles
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recall 18V-237 covers 38 Kme vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 32% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V237000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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
32%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 13, 2012 to November 28, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.