KME PREDATOR 2014: SUSPENSION:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V632000

Make Model Year
KME PREDATOR 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-30 2015-10-08 2015-10-08

Production Dates: 2013-01-25 - 2015-01-28

Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "KME" is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured January 23, 2013, to January 28, 2015. The affected vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ball joint installation, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. 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.