Recalls for 2006 Kme Severe Service

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2006-10-26
Description
On certain trucks built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines.  The connecting rods which transfer energy from the piston to the crankshaft are defective and can result in seizure of the piston pin.  A piston pin seizure can result in a mission-disabling engine failure.

Consequence
The manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a description of the consequence as it relates to motor vehicle safety.

Corrective Action
Cummins will replace the connecting rods free of charge (please see 06e037).  Customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels or kme at 1-800-235-3928.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Posted on: 2008-06-12
Description
Kme is recalling 122 my 2006-2007 predator and severe service pumper, aerial and tda fire trucks.  A check valve was omitted from the secondary supply port of the bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve.

Consequence
As a result, an air leak in the secondary or primary system may result in the park brakes inadvertently applying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will add a check valve to the secondary supply port of the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve and will also repair the sr-7 valve by applying a check valve repair kit as required for the bendix safety recall (please see 07e037).  The recall began on october 3, 2007.  Kme has completed 68 of the 123 trucks and will complete the repair work by september 30, 2008 free of charge.  Owners may contact kme at 1-570-669-5154.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.