2011 KME ARFF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 KME ARFF
The 2011 KME ARFF has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 KME ARFF
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 KME ARFF, potentially affecting up to 695 vehicles.
Recall 13V187000 — STEERING
| 695 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther; 2010-2011 ARFF; and model year 2010-2013 Panther II emergency vehicles. The grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover. The grease fitting could tear the cover which will impact the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.
Consequence: A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kovatch will notify owners and dealers will remove the grease fitting, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5173. Kovatch's recall campaign number is 2013-E01.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 KME ARFF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 KME ARFF.
Safety Rating for the 2011 KME ARFF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 KME ARFF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 KME ARFF
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 KME ARFF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
OFFRD-1122216 — POWER TRAIN
Engine crank case seal leak.
10032011-01 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Engine crank case seal leak.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 KME ARFF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME ARFF
- 2010 KME ARFF — 0 complaints
- 2011 KME ARFF (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