KME PREDATOR PANTHER 2021: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V905000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR PANTHER | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-01-07 | 2021-11-19 | 2021-11-19 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 26
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "KME" is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. 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.
