Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #16V926000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V926000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting model year 2005-2016 predator ss aerial vehicles manufactured september 18, 2004, june 20, 2008, to may 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 predator aerial vehicles manufactured march 6, 2009, to january 14, 2011 Includes 10 affected units, Brakes may Engage Unexpectedly, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2005-2016 predator ss aerial vehicles manufactured september 18, 2004, june 20, 2008, to may 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 predator aerial vehicles manufactured march 6, 2009, to january 14, 2011

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 predator ss aerial vehicles manufactured september 18, 2004, june 20, 2008, to may 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 predator aerial vehicles manufactured march 6, 2009, to january 14, 2011. the affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with s-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed.

Corrective Action

Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the s-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2017. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V926000
Report Received Date: 2016-12-22T00:00:00
Subject: Brakes may engage unexpectedly
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2005-2016 predator ss aerial vehicles manufactured september 18, 2004, june 20, 2008, to may 23, 2016, and 2009-2011 predator aerial vehicles manufactured march 6, 2009, to january 14, 2011. the affected vehicles have tandem rear axles with s-cam brakes that may engage without the brake pedal being pressed.
Consequence Summary: If the brakes engage, a rear wheel may lock up increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, the excessive heat caused may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the s-cam bracket hardware, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2017. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 90

Metadata

SID: row-2v52~p88r-z5ms
NHTSA ID: 16V926000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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