Recall 16V926000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 Predator SS Aerial vehicles manufactured September 18, 2004, June 20, 2008, to May 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 Predator Aerial vehicles manufactured March 6, 2009, to January 14, 2011. The affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with S-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed.
Safety Consequence
If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the excessive heat caused may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the S-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2009 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2009 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2010 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2010 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2011 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2011 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2012 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2013 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2014 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2015 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2016 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.