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Kme inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.

NHTSA campaign 18V-172 · Reported March 14, 2018 · 12 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kme Predator
VEHICLES AFFECTED
12
REMEDY
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported a problem with the suspension front. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.

WHY IT MATTERS

A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-172.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2007–2013Kme Predator

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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