KME PANTHER 2023: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

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

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.