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NHTSARecalled 2018-04-13

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Is my product affected?

2012 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER; 2013 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER; 2016 KME PREDATOR AERIAL; 2015 KME PREDATOR AERIAL; 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER; 2016 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER; 2015 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER; 2014 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER; 2016 KME PREDATOR PUMPER; 2015 KME PREDATOR PUMPER; 2014 KME PREDATOR PUMPER; 2013 KME PREDATOR PUMPER

  • Brand KME

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper vehicles, 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. This can cause a fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and exposed wire, which increases the risk of fire.

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and ensure that hoses have sufficient clearance. Dealers will replace any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses and add hose chafe guards, all free of charge. Affected consumers should contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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