Recall 21V333000: 2012–2021 KME Custom Chassis
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 11, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 386
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2021 KME Custom Chassis. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2012 KME Custom Chassis
- 2013 KME Custom Chassis
- 2014 KME Custom Chassis
- 2015 KME Custom Chassis
- 2016 KME Custom Chassis
- 2017 KME Custom Chassis
- 2018 KME Custom Chassis
- 2019 KME Custom Chassis
- 2020 KME Custom Chassis
- 2021 KME Custom Chassis
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V333000
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Owner letters
- Jul 2, 2021
- Components
- Fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel rail (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology