Recall 18V172000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT Defect in 2007-2013 KME PREDATOR TANKER
RECALL This recall affects up to 12 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V172000 |
| Manufacturer | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Vehicles Affected | 12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2007 KME PREDATOR TANKER, 2007 KME PREDATOR AERIAL, 2007 KME PREDATOR PUMPER, 2008 KME PREDATOR RESCUE, 2008 KME PREDATOR PUMPER, 2009 KME PREDATOR RESCUE, 2009 KME PREDATOR PUMPER, 2010 KME PREDATOR RESCUE, 2010 KME PREDATOR PUMPER, 2011 KME PREDATOR RESCUE, 2011 KME PREDATOR PUMPER, 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER, 2013 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL
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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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 24V507000 | 2025 KME PANTHER | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 48 | |
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| 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 | |
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