Report Date
May 11, 2021
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Affected Vehicles
10
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2021 KME Custom Chassis. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Safety Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | KME | CUSTOM CHASSIS |
| 2013 | KME | CUSTOM CHASSIS |
| 2014 | KME | CUSTOM CHASSIS |
| 2015 | KME | CUSTOM CHASSIS |
| 2016 | KME | CUSTOM CHASSIS |
| 2017 | KME | CUSTOM CHASSIS |
| 2018 | KME | CUSTOM CHASSIS |
| 2019 | KME | CUSTOM CHASSIS |
| 2020 | KME | CUSTOM CHASSIS |
| 2021 | KME | CUSTOM CHASSIS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.