Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #15V723000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V723000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting model year 2016 predator and severe service vehicles manufactured may 8, 2015, to october 1, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington Includes 3 affected units, Driveshaft may Disconnect, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2016 predator and severe service vehicles manufactured may 8, 2015, to october 1, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2016 predator and severe service vehicles manufactured may 8, 2015, to october 1, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington. the affected axles are equipped with hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

Corrective Action

Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2015. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V723000

Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Report Received Date: 2015-11-02T00:00:00

Subject: Driveshaft may disconnect

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 3

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2016 predator and severe service vehicles manufactured may 8, 2015, to october 1, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington. the affected axles are equipped with hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

Consequence Summary: If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2015. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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