01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Kme Redundant Predator recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V363000
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Report received
- May 23, 2024
- Potential units
- 7campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks. The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.".
Why it matters: A vehicle roll away can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the relay valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Owner notification: June 3, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
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 23V631000
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Report received
- September 12, 2023
- Potential units
- 660campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. 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 replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23017.
Owner notification: November 2, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC
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