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21V-100

Feb 19, 2021

Kovatch Mobile Equipment

Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) control module on the ladder trailer may have incorrect wire connections

Brakes

Part replacement

21V-099

Feb 19, 2021

E-One

Steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering

Steering

Part replacement

21V-098

Feb 19, 2021

Volvo Trucks

Under certain circumstances, these wheels may not be able to support the load, which can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use

Wheels

Part replacement

21V-097

Feb 19, 2021

Kovatch Mobile Equipment

Welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to…

Suspension

Repair or modification

21V-096

Feb 19, 2021

BMW

When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate

Back-over prevention

13,858

Software update

21T-002

Feb 19, 2021

Cooper Tire and Rubber

Tires may develop a bulge or separation in the sidewall

Tires

430,298

Part replacement

21V-095

Feb 18, 2021

Autocar

Turbocharger heat shield may fail and detach from the vehicle

Engine and cooling

577

Part replacement

21V-094

Feb 18, 2021

Great Dane Trailers

IABS sensor cables may be plugged into the wrong ports on the electronic control unit (ECU)

Brakes

1,770

Inspection

21V-093

Feb 18, 2021

Autocar

Display may restart during operation, resulting in the warning lights not being visible until the restart is completed

Electrical system

1,002

Part replacement

21V-092

Feb 18, 2021

Trail King Industries

Cross member in the slide pan frame may develop cracks, which over time could cause the cross member to become loose or detach from the frame

Structure

Part replacement

Campaign 21V-100

Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) control module on the ladder trailer may have incorrect wire connections

Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment
Filed: February 19, 2021
Component: Brakes
Vehicles affected: 94
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2001-2020 TDA tractor-drawn aerial firetrucks. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) control module on the ladder trailer may have incorrect wire connections.

Consequence

Incorrect wiring can cause the trailer brakes to not operate properly when the ABS system is activated. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring and connections, and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Affected models

KME TDA 2015 to 2020

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