KME PREDATOR 2017: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V097000

Make Model Year
KME PREDATOR 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-04-09 2021-02-19 2021-02-19

Production Dates: 2017-01-24 - 2017-01-24

Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 88

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "KME" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.

Consequence

Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME 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.safercar.gov.