2016 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Rescue | 2017 Kme Predator Aerial | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Tda | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2017 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2018 Kme Predator Tanker | 2017 Kme Predator Tanker | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Aerial | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2019 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Tanker | 2019 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Tda — Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
Published July 15, 2019 · Recall initiated: July 12, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V528000, published July 15, 2019 and initiated July 12, 2019. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2016 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Rescue | 2017 Kme Predator Aerial | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Tda | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2017 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2018 Kme Predator Tanker | 2017 Kme Predator Tanker | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Aerial | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2019 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Tanker | 2019 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Tda — Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments.
What's the hazard
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.
What to do
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2016 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER | 2017 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER | 2016 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2017 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2017 KME PREDATOR SS RESCUE | 2017 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2017 KME PREDATOR SS TDA | 2017 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2017 KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL | 2018 KME PREDATOR TANKER | 2017 KME PREDATOR TANKER | 2018 KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2018 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL | 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL | 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER | 2019 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER | 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER TANKER | 2019 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2018 KME PREDATOR SS TDA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Rescue | 2017 Kme Predator Aerial | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Tda | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2017 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2018 Kme Predator Tanker | 2017 Kme Predator Tanker | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Aerial | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Aerial | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2019 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Tanker | 2019 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Tda — Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V528000 on July 15, 2019. Reported hazard: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.
What should I do if I have this product?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 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 PANTHER PUMPER.