SVI TRUCKS WILDLAND 2016: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
| Make : SVI TRUCKS | Model : WILDLAND | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2014-11-04 - 2019-05-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V267000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-05-23 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-04-02 | Date Added to Database: 2019-04-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 148 | ||
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Summary:
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "KME" is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2012-2019 Predator Pumper, 2015-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2018 Predator Rescue and 2016 Predator SS Wildland vehicles. The lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging. |
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Consequence:
If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover. |
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Remedy:
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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