NHTSA Recall 08V263000: Check valve (service brakes)
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 122 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Kme Predator.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V263000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › CHECK VALVE |
| Report received | June 12, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 3, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V263000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.