Recall 18V237000: 2012–2016 KME Predator and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 13, 2018

Manufacturer

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Potentially affected

38vehicles

Model years

2012–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper and Predator Pumper, and 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX12 engines. The braided cab lift hydraulic hoses, wire braided air lines and/or wire braided fuel cooler lines may be improperly routed and secured contacting the starter power stud, causing a leak and a possible short-circuit.

Possible consequence

A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the area around the starter and make sure that the hoses have sufficient clearance, replacing any damaged cab lift hydraulic hoses, and adding hose chafe guards, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 KME Predator2 complaints
• 2013 KME Predator5 complaints
• 2014 KME Predator2 complaints
• 2015 KME Predator0 complaints
• 2016 KME Predator0 complaints
• 2015 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints
• 2016 KME Predator Aerial0 complaints