2013 Kme Predator Pumper | 2014 Kme Predator Pumper | 2015 Kme Predator Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Pumper | 2014 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2015 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2014 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2012 Kme Predator Pumper | 2015 Kme Commercial Pumper | 2016 Kme Commercial Pumper | 2017 Kme Commercial Pumper | 2018 Kme Commercial Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2019 Kme Predator Panther Pumper — Latches/locks/linkages
Published April 3, 2019 · Recall initiated: April 2, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V267000, published April 3, 2019 and initiated April 2, 2019. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2013 Kme Predator Pumper | 2014 Kme Predator Pumper | 2015 Kme Predator Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Pumper | 2014 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2015 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2014 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2012 Kme Predator Pumper | 2015 Kme Commercial Pumper | 2016 Kme Commercial Pumper | 2017 Kme Commercial Pumper | 2018 Kme Commercial Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2019 Kme Predator Panther Pumper — Latches/locks/linkages.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- PREDATOR PUMPER
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2013 KME PREDATOR PUMPER | 2014 KME PREDATOR PUMPER | 2015 KME PREDATOR PUMPER | 2016 KME PREDATOR PUMPER | 2014 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER | 2015 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER | 2016 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER | 2017 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER | 2014 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2015 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2016 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2017 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2012 KME PREDATOR PUMPER | 2015 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER | 2016 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER | 2017 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER | 2018 KME COMMERCIAL PUMPER | 2018 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER | 2019 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Kme Predator Pumper | 2014 Kme Predator Pumper | 2015 Kme Predator Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Pumper | 2014 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2015 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2014 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2015 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2012 Kme Predator Pumper | 2015 Kme Commercial Pumper | 2016 Kme Commercial Pumper | 2017 Kme Commercial Pumper | 2018 Kme Commercial Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2019 Kme Predator Panther Pumper — Latches/locks/linkages recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V267000 on April 3, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KME. Model: PREDATOR PUMPER.