2016 KME AIRPORT REFUELER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 KME AIRPORT REFUELER
The 2016 KME AIRPORT REFUELER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, STEERING.
Recalls for the 2016 KME AIRPORT REFUELER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 KME AIRPORT REFUELER, potentially affecting up to 22 vehicles.
Recall 17V527000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, and Airport Refueler vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening as necessary. If the nuts do not become properly secured and aligned after being adequately torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle...
View full details →Recall 17V527000 — STEERING
| 11 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue, and Airport Refueler vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening as necessary. If the nuts do not become properly secured and aligned after being adequately torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 KME AIRPORT REFUELER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 KME AIRPORT REFUELER.
Safety Rating for the 2016 KME AIRPORT REFUELER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 KME AIRPORT REFUELER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 KME AIRPORT REFUELER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 KME AIRPORT REFUELER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME AIRPORT REFUELER
- 2016 KME AIRPORT REFUELER (current)
Other KME Models
- KME PREDATOR — 13 total complaints
- KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 3 total complaints
- KME AERIALCAT — 2 total complaints
- KME RENEGADE FIRE ENGINE — 2 total complaints
- KME ARIEL CAT — 1 total complaint
- KME COMMERCIAL RESCUE — 1 total complaint
- KME PANTHER — 1 total complaint
- KME 7600 TANKER — 0 total complaints