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2018 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER Recall - Campaign #17V765000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2018 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER RECALL - #17V765000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015 Predator SS Tanker and Commercial Pumper built on Freightliner chassis, 2015-2018 Predator SS Pumper and Commercial Pumper built on Navistar chassis, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Aerial, 2015-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and 2018 Predator SS Aerial vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2018 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER
Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Manufactured between 9/20/2014 - 6/6/2017
Recalled on 12/1/2017
Influenced by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Owners Notified on 1/8/2018
# Affected 74
Recalled for EQUIPMENT
Description Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015 Predator SS Tanker and Commercial Pumper built on Freightliner chassis, 2015-2018 Predator SS Pumper and Commercial Pumper built on Navistar chassis, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Aerial, 2015-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and 2018 Predator SS Aerial vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Consequences A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action KME will notify owners, and KME dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
See also 2018 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS

2018 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2018 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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