Kme recall: Power train
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2011 and 2013-2020 Predator Severe Service, 2015 Predator Panther, 2011, 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 Predator, and 2014 KME commercial cab/chassis firetrucks equipped with optional Telma induction braking systems. The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving.
What could happen
A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-678-1910.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Commercialcab/ Chassis 2014
- Kme Predator 2011, 2013–2014, 2017–2018
- Kme Predator Panther 2015
- Kme Predator Ss 2011, 2013–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V341000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 10, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 31, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 107
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft; Service brakes
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 / Spartan Fire recall: Latches/locks/linkages Sep 6, 2025
- Kme / Spartan Fire recall: Electrical system Dec 6, 2023
- Kme recall: Parking brake Nov 26, 2023
- Kme recall: Steering Aug 9, 2022
- Kme recall: Fuel system, diesel Dec 10, 2021
- Kme recall: Suspension Feb 19, 2021
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.