KME PREDATOR 2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V129000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-04-08 | 2016-03-03 | 2016-03-03 |
Production Dates: 2014-05-19 - 2015-08-15
Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "KME" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured from May 19, 2014, through August 15, 2015, equipped with K gearboxes manufactured by Hale Products, Inc. The affected gearboxes may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the vehicle is in transit.
An unexpected shift in the transmission could result in a vehicle crash.
KME will notify owners. The existing gearbox will be inspected and, where necessary, a replacement gearbox will be ordered and installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 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.
