KME PANTHER 2023: PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V798000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KME | PANTHER | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-01-24 | 2023-11-26 | 2023-11-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 44
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
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."
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
