EquipmentRecall 20V-006 · 2012–2017 Kme Firestix
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recall 20V-006 covers 6 2012–2017 Kme Firestix for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on January 8, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V006000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling one 2017 and certain 2012-2015 Emergency Response KME 55 FT Firestix Aerial Devices. The swing drives may not contain lubricating oil, which can cause the internal gears to become damaged and cause seizing.
The risk
If the swing drive's internal gears become damaged or start seizing, uncontrolled movement of the ladder can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swing drives and rebuild them if they do not contain the lubricating oil, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2020. 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
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
The investigation behind this recall
- Aerial Turntable FailuresNHTSA