KME PREDATOR 2013: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V263000

Make Model Year
KME PREDATOR 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-25 2016-05-02 2016-05-02

Production Dates: 2011-09-02 - 2013-09-20

Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "KME" is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Predator Severe-Service vehicles manufactured September 2, 2011, to September 20, 2013. The cab door latch retaining hardware may loosen, preventing the cab door from closing properly and allowing the cab door to open unexpectedly while moving.

Consequence

If the door opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cab door latch hardware, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

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.