Mounts Insufficiently Welded to Axle – 2013-2020 KME Kovatch Mobile Equipment

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February 19, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V097000 Mounts Insufficiently Welded to Axle Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V097 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 88   Summary Kovatch Mobile …

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Loss of Hydraulic Steering Assist – 2018 KME Predator TDA, 2019 Predator SS Aerial & Predator Pumper Fire Trucks

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August 6, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V577000 Loss of Hydraulic Steering Assist A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V577 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 3   Summary Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator TDA, 2019 Predator SS Aerial …

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Lift-up Cover May Unexpectedly Fall – 2012-2019 KME

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April 2, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V267000 Lift-up Cover May Unexpectedly Fall If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V267 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected 138   Summary Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. …

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Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108 – 2017-2019 Kovatch Mobile Equipment (KME) Emergency Vehicles

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V622 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 111   Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108 If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Commercial Pumper, Commercial Rescue, Commercial …

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Hydraulic Cab Lift Hose Chaffing may cause Fire – 2012-2016 KME Predator SS Pumper & Predator Pumper, 2015-2016 Predator Aerial vehicles

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April 13, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V237000 Hydraulic Cab Lift Hose Chaffing may cause Fire A fluid leak combined with arcing between the power stud and the exposed wire can increase the risk of a fire.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V237 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected 38   Summary Kovatch Mobile …

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