NHTSA Recall 21V333000: Fuel rail (fuel system)
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 386 vehicles. It affects 2012–2021 Kme Custom Chassis.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V333000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM › FUEL RAIL |
| Report received | May 11, 2021 |
| Owner notification | July 2, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V333000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Custom Chassis | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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.