KME PREDATOR AERIAL 2013: STRUCTURE:BODY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V606000

Make Model Year
KME PREDATOR AERIAL 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-01-09 2016-08-18 2016-08-18

Production Dates: 2012-09-28 - 2012-12-27

Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.