NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 KME Tilt Cab Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 KME Tilt Cab has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 KME Tilt Cab. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized KME dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 KME Tilt Cab. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
KME/CAB LATCH BRACKET
NHTSA #01V231000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported July 5, 2001 · KME FIRE APPARATUS
Potentially affected: 367 vehicles
Owners notified July 30, 2001 · Vehicles built March 1, 1996 – November 30, 1998 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TILT CAB FIRE TRUCK CABS. THE CAB LATCH RETENTION BRACKET CAN CRACK OR FAIL.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LACK OF RETENTION TO THE CAB, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A KIT WHICH INCLUDES A REDESIGNED CAB LATCH BRACKET. KME HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KME AT 1-570-669-5139.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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