KME PREDATOR PANTHER 2021: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V607000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR PANTHER | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-10 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "KME" is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's 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.
