Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V231000 Reported July 5, 2001

Kme/cab latch bracket

Q: What is recall 01V231000?

NHTSA recall 01V231000 was issued by Kme Fire Apparatus on July 5, 2001. It addresses: Kme/cab latch bracket. The recall affects approximately 367 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kme Fire Apparatus · N/A · 367 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V231000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kme Fire Apparatus

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

367

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 5, 2001

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kme Fire Apparatus dealer and reference recall ID 01V231000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V231000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V231000?

NHTSA recall 01V231000 was issued by Kme Fire Apparatus on July 5, 2001. It addresses: Kme/cab latch bracket. The recall affects approximately 367 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kme Fire Apparatus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V231000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.