Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V333000 Reported May 11, 2021

High pressure fuel rail assembly may leak fuel

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Fuel System, Diesel · 386 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V333000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Diesel
Vehicles Affected
386
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 11, 2021
Completion Rate
65.03

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2012-2021 kme custom chassis. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on july 2, 2021. 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 21V333000 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 21V333000

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

What is recall 21V333000?

NHTSA recall 21V333000 was issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. on May 11, 2021. It addresses: High pressure fuel rail assembly may leak fuel. The recall affects approximately 386 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Diesel component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V333000 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.