Service brakes, air: antilockRecall 21V-100 · 2001–2020 Kme TDA
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recall 21V-100 covers 94 2001–2020 Kme TDA for a service brakes, air: antilock problem, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 14% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V100000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2001-2020 TDA tractor-drawn aerial firetrucks. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) control module on the ladder trailer may have incorrect wire connections.
The risk
Incorrect wiring can cause the trailer brakes to not operate properly when the ABS system is activated. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring and connections, and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. 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
14%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.