KME PREDATOR PANTHER 2021: STEERING

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.