KME PREDATOR 2022: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V905000

Make Model Year
KME PREDATOR 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-01-07 2021-11-19 2021-11-19

Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 26

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "KME" is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.

Consequence

A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.