Recall directory / Kme / TDA

Model-level recall history

Kme TDA recalls by year

Explore official NHTSA model-level records from 2001 through 2020. Choose a year to review consequences, remedies, campaign numbers, and instructions for that year and model.

20NHTSA recall records
1unique campaigns
20model years represented

Year-by-year record count

Recall history across model years

Affected systems

Frequently represented components

Component counts describe records in the NHTSA dataset, not failure rates.

Service brakes, air: Antilock20 records across 1 unique campaign

Campaign history

Recently reported Kme TDA campaigns

Campaigns are grouped across the model years represented on this page.

21V10000002/19/2021

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.

Model years in this history: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

Consequence and remedy

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.