01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Kme Predator recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V798000
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Report received
- November 26, 2023
- Potential units
- 44campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.".
Why it matters: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Owner notification: January 24, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
NHTSA 22V607000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- August 9, 2022
- Potential units
- 11campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Why it matters: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Owner notification: October 3, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
NHTSA 21V960000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- December 10, 2021
- Potential units
- 85campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Predator and 2020-2022 Severe Service vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Why it matters: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Owner notification: January 28, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH