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Vehicle recall 08V263000 · June 12, 2008

KME Predator and Severe Service

A check valve was omitted from the secondary supply port of the bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V263000
Reported to NHTSA
June 12, 2008
Filed by
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT
Owner notification
October 3, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected
122
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
Recall 08V263000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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