01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Kme Predator Ss recall campaigns
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.
NHTSA 21V905000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- November 19, 2021
- Potential units
- 26campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Why it matters: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Owner notification: January 7, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH