| Make : KME | Model : TILT CAB | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19960301 - 19981130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V231000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010730 | Date Received by ODI: 20010705 | Date Added to Database: 20010713 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KME FIRE APPARATUS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KME FIRE APPARATUS | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 367 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TILT CAB FIRE TRUCK CABS. THE CAB LATCH RETENTION BRACKET CAN CRACK OR FAIL. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LACK OF RETENTION TO THE CAB, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A KIT WHICH INCLUDES A REDESIGNED CAB LATCH BRACKET. KME HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KME AT 1-570-669-5139. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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