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2016 KME FDNY PUMPER Recall - Campaign #16V626000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2016 KME FDNY PUMPER RECALL - #16V626000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DRIVESHAFT

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2016 KME FDNY PUMPER
Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Manufactured between 5/21/2014 - 7/27/2015
Recalled on 8/29/2016
Influenced by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Owners Notified on 8/7/2016
# Affected 56
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
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.
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