Kme recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.
What could happen
Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Predator 2017
- Kme Predator Panther Pumper 2014–2020
- Kme Predator Pumper 2013–2017
- Kme Predator Rescue 2014
- Kme Predator Ss Pumper 2013–2020
- Kme Predator Ss Rescue 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V097000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 19, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 9, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 88
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Multiple axle › Torque arm
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: Suspension Aug 6, 2019
- Kme recall: Structure Jul 12, 2019
- Kme recall: Latches/locks/linkages Apr 2, 2019
- Kme recall: Exterior lighting Sep 13, 2018
- Kme recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 13, 2018
- Kme recall: Suspension Mar 14, 2018
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.