KME PREDATOR 2014: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V263000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR | 2014 |
| 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
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.
If the door opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
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.
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.
