Anti-Lock Brake System Malfunction – 2001-2020 KME TDA Tractor-Drawn Aerial Firetrucks

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ONRD – 00003312021- 28
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
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Title:
TDA Trailer ABS System Inspection
Date:
March 31, 2021
Vehicles:
Vehicles Part of KME Recall 21V100
Issue:
Verify Activation of Trailer ABS Module
Corrective Action:
Perform Start-up Test of Trailer ABS System while Monitoring System Response.
Work Instructions:
See Attachment.
Tools Required:
• Personal Protective Equipment (Protective Glasses, Gloves, Face Shield, etc.)
• Voltmeter
KME Parts Required:
None
KME CONTACT:
Dennis Wittig, Technical Support
TELEPHONE:
570-233-1891
EMAIL:
[email protected]
MAILING ADDRESS:
KME Fire Apparatus
Plant #8
One Industrial Complex
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
ATTENTION: Mr. Dennis Wittig

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May 10, 2021
Department of Transportation, NHTSA
Attn: Kristin Lepper, Safety Recall Specialist
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W46-421
Washington, DC 20590
Subject: Chronology for KME Recall 21V100
Per your 4/28 e-mail to Brian Polgrean, this letter serves to provide additional information on the timeline related to KME recall 21V100 related to the anti-lock brake components failures.
The details of the timeline are provided below, but please note the following in particular:
– There was a single report from a single customer, Ontario, CA, related to a troubleshooting issue on the ABS system.
– No accidents or injuries have been reported related to this issue.

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kmefire.com One Industrial Complex | Nesquehoning, PA 18240
T (800) 235-3928 | P (570) 669-9461
Member of the REV Group
April 5, 2021
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE: 20V100
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This notice applies to your vehicle(s):
Dear KME Vehicle Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Why is a recall being conducted?
KME has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2001-2020 KME vehicles manufactured from April 2001 through February 2020.
Vehicles included in this recall may have incorrect wire connections on the ABS control module located on the ladder trailer of a tractor-drawn aerial fire truck. The incorrect wiring may mean that the trailer brakes do not operate correctly in an ABS event. This could lead to loss of control of the vehicle causing a crash.
What are we doing about the problem?
KME or its dealers will inspect and verify the correct wiring and connections and replace any incorrect hardware found at no cost to the vehicle owner. If the owner already incurred costs to remedy this issue, they will be directed in the notification letter to contact KME for reimbursement. Estimated time for the remedy is 0.25 hours for inspection and 1.5 hours for repair if required.
What should you do?
If you receive this notification, please contact your KME Dealer or KME Customer Service at (570) 669-5230 to schedule an appointment to have your vehicle(s) remedied.
INCLUDED WITH THIS LETTER IS AN OWNER RESPONSE CARD TO BE FILLED OUT AND RETURNED TO KME. Please have your Truck VIN or GSO available. After the repair has been completed, please fill in the appropriate information on the enclosed Owner Response Postcard, sign it, and return it to:
Mail: KME, One Industrial Complex, Nesquehoning, PA 18240
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: (570) 669-5182
What if you no longer own this vehicle?
If you are not the current owner of the vehicle, please indicate this on the Owner Response Postcard and return the card to us.
Federal law requires any lessor who receives a notification of a safety related defect or noncompliance pertaining to any leased motor vehicle shall send the notice to the lessee within 10 days. If you are no longer the owner of this vehicle, please provide us with any contact information so we may contact the new owner.
If you have already paid to have your vehicle repaired for this condition, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the charges you paid for the repair or replacement of components. To learn more about what you need to do to obtain reimbursement, contact our customer service department at (570) 669-5230.
If after having attempted to take advantage of this recall you believe you have not been able to have your vehicle remedied without charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C., 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.
We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern.
Sincerely,
KME, Inc.
From:
(Customer name)
To: KME Fire Apparatus
One Industrial Complex
Nesquehoning, PA 18240
RE: NHSTA Recall No. 20V100
Date:
KME GSO(s) or VIN(s) __________________________________________

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kmefire.com One Industrial Complex | Nesquehoning, PA 18240
T (800) 235-3928 | P (570) 669-9461
Member of the REV Group
March 31, 2021
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE: 21V100
TO: Affected KME Dealers
KME has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2001-2020 KME vehicles manufactured from April 2001 through February 2020.
Vehicles included in this recall may have incorrect wire connections on the ABS control module located on the ladder trailer of a tractor-drawn aerial fire truck. The incorrect wiring may mean that the trailer brakes do not operate correctly in an ABS event.
KME or its dealers will inspect and verify the correct wiring and connections and replace any incorrect hardware found at no cost to the vehicle owner. If the owner already incurred costs to remedy this issue, they will be directed in the notification letter to contact KME for reimbursement. Estimated time for the remedy is 0.25 hours for inspection and 1.5 hours for repair if required.
Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment covered by this notification until this defect has been remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.
Your assistance with this recall is appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact KME Customer Service at (570) 669-5230.
Sincerely,
KME, Inc.

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