Recall 18V172000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT Defect in 2007-2013 KME PREDATOR TANKER

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RECALL This recall affects up to 12 vehicles.

Defect Description

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2007-2012 KME Predator Pumper, 2013 Predator SS Aerial, 2007 Predator Aerial, 2008-2011 Predator Rescue, and 2007 Predator Tanker vehicles, equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Related Recalls for KME

Campaign Vehicle Component Date Affected
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24V799000 2025 KME PANTHER EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER 50
24V507000 2025 KME PANTHER SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM 48
24V363000 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR PARKING BRAKE 7
24V181000 2024 KME redundant PANTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 42
23V798000 2021 KME SEVERE SERVICE PARKING BRAKE 44
23V818000 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 22
23V808000 2022 KME AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 69
23V631000 2023 KME redundant PREDATOR PARKING BRAKE 660
23V156000 2022 KME redundant PANTHER POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) 166
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