Kme Structure Recall 19V189000 (2 Vehicles)

The problem

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator Tractor-Drawn Aerial (TDA) vehicles. A weld may fail on the waterway pipes, possibly resulting in a pipe detaching from the vehicle.

The risk

Failure of the weld while the waterway has water in it increases the risk of injury to those nearby.

The fix

KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sections of the lower waterways, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Contacts

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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Kme dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 19V189000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2018 Kme Predator Tda	0	4	D

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Complaints

Recalls

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2018 Kme Predator Tda

Questions

Is the 19V189000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 19V189000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 19V189000 announced?

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported it to NHTSA on March 7, 2019. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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