Kme recall: Structure
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper and Predator Aerial, 2013 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Rescue and 2012 Predator Panther Tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
What could happen
If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Predator Aerial 2012–2013
- Kme Predator Panther Aerial 2013
- Kme Predator Panther Pumper 2012–2013
- Kme Predator Panther Tanker 2012
- Kme Predator Pumper 2012–2013
- Kme Predator Rescue 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V606000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 16, 2016
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 27
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2012 to Nov 17, 2012
- Part
- Structure › Body
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kme recall: Exterior lighting Aug 18, 2020
- Kme recall: Structure Jul 12, 2019
- Kme recall: Exterior lighting Sep 13, 2018
- Kme recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2017
- Kme recall: Equipment Dec 23, 2016
- Kme recall: Equipment Oct 21, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.