Recall 18V746 affects 8 2015, 2017 Kme Commercial Skid vehicles for inoperable pump warning lamps. Repair is free at any franchised Kme dealer.
Kme is recalling 8 2015, 2017 Commercial Skid vehicles equipped with Kubota diesel portable pumps because improper wiring can keep the oil-pressure and temperature warning lamps from lighting when needed. Without those lamps, a pump engine problem can go unwarned and a pump engine failure can reduce fire-containment ability, increasing injury risk; Kme dealers will repair the wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 2015, 2017 Kme Commercial Skid uses a Kubota diesel powered portable pump with oil pressure and temperature warning lamps in the instrument panel. Those lamps are meant to light during the key-on check and alert the operator if the pump engine has low oil pressure or high temperature. That warning circuit is part of the electrical system, not the pump's water flow hardware.
On affected units, the LED connector lamp was wired incorrectly on Hale pump part number 200779, revisions A through C. Because of that wiring error, the oil pressure and temperature warning lamps do not light when the system needs to warn the operator. The corrected harness is labeled 200779 REV D, so earlier harness revisions are the version with the wiring issue.
The sign to check is at startup. With the switch in the run position before the engine starts, the oil pressure lamp does not illuminate.
Who's affected?
The listed years are 2015 and 2017, not a continuous 2015-2017 range.
| 2017 Kme Commercial Skid | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2015 Kme Commercial Skid | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 8 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
Inoperable warning lamps leave the operator without a clear alert that the pump's engine has a problem. If the pump's engine then fails, fire containment is reduced, increasing injury risk. Watch for the oil pressure lamp not lighting in the run position before startup. Repair is free at any franchised Kme dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015, 2017 Kme Commercial Skid is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Kme dealer to schedule the free warning-lamp wiring repair for the Kubota pump.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 18V746 when you call.
- Verify the oil-pressure and temperature warning lamps after the repair; the dealer will reverse the wiring or install a plug-in repair harness.
- Limit use of the pump until the repair is complete if the warning lamps fail during checks.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Kme technician reverses the wires leading to the oil pressure and temperature warning indicators, or installs a plug-in wire repair harness. The recall repair is free at the dealer now. Hale provides both remedies free of charge and reimburses the cost of labor. If you already paid labor for this repair, contact Kme customer service with your repair paperwork and ask how Hale's labor reimbursement applies to your claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 22, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 3, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| December 7, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 10, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 11, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V746?
Recall 18V746 covers 8 2015, 2017 Kme Commercial Skid vehicles equipped with Kubota diesel powered portable pumps, part number 200779, revisions A through C. The oil pressure and temperature warning lamps can be wired incorrectly, so Kme dealers will correct the wiring or install a plug-in wire repair harness for free.
What should I do if my 2015, 2017 Kme Commercial Skid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 18V746. If it is, contact a franchised Kme dealer or Kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928 to arrange the warning lamp wiring repair. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners. For recall 18V746, Kme dealers will reverse the wires leading to the warning indicators or provide a plug-in wire repair harness free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the pump operator can lose the oil pressure and temperature warning lamps when the pump engine has a problem. If the pump engine fails during use, fire containment can be inhibited, increasing the risk of injury.
When did the recall repair become available?
The recall began December 11, 2018. Because the remedy is available, owners with an included VIN can contact a franchised Kme dealer or Kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928 to arrange the free wiring correction.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V746000 |
|---|---|
| Kme customer service | 1-800-235-3928 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V746 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V746000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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