Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V006000 Reported January 8, 2020

Swing drives not properly lubricated

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · N/A · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V006000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 8, 2020
Completion Rate
50.00

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling one 2017 and certain 2012-2015 emergency response kme 55 ft firestix aerial devices. the swing drives may not contain lubricating oil, which can cause the internal gears to become damaged and cause seizing.

Safety Consequence

If the swing drive's internal gears become damaged or start seizing, uncontrolled movement of the ladder can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action

Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swing drives and rebuild them if they do not contain the lubricating oil, free of charge. the recall began february 25, 2020. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 20V006000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V006000

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

What is recall 20V006000?

NHTSA recall 20V006000 was issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. on January 8, 2020. It addresses: Swing drives not properly lubricated. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V006000 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.