Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #16V626000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V626000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 predator ss pumper vehicles manufactured january 17, 2015, to july 21, 2015, and 2014-2016 fdny pumper vehicles manufactured may 21, 2014, to july 27, 2015 Includes 56 affected units, Drive Shaft Tube Thickness Insufficient, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015-2016 predator ss pumper vehicles manufactured january 17, 2015, to july 21, 2015, and 2014-2016 fdny pumper vehicles manufactured may 21, 2014, to july 27, 2015

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 predator ss pumper vehicles manufactured january 17, 2015, to july 21, 2015, and 2014-2016 fdny pumper vehicles manufactured may 21, 2014, to july 27, 2015. the affected vehicles may have replacement drive shafts that may twist and fail during use.

Corrective Action

Kme has notified owners, and dealers replaced the drive shafts, free of charge. all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V626000

Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Report Received Date: 2016-08-29T00:00:00

Subject: Drive shaft tube thickness insufficient

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 56

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 predator ss pumper vehicles manufactured january 17, 2015, to july 21, 2015, and 2014-2016 fdny pumper vehicles manufactured may 21, 2014, to july 27, 2015. the affected vehicles may have replacement drive shafts that may twist and fail during use.

Consequence Summary: Failure of the driveshaft may leave the fire truck immobilized in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the truck may not be able to respond to an emergency, increasing the chances of injury for those at risk.

Corrective Action: Kme has notified owners, and dealers replaced the drive shafts, free of charge. all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. 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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NHTSA ID: 16V626000

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