KME PREDATOR PANTHER 2015: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V341000

Make Model Year
KME PREDATOR PANTHER 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-07-31 2020-06-10 2020-06-11

Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 107

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.