2013 Kme Predator Pumper | 2014 Kme Predator Pumper | 2015 Kme Predator Pumper | 2016 Kme Predator Pumper | 2014 Kme Predator Rescue | 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 | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Rescue | 2013 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2019 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2019 Kme Predator Ss Pumper — Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm
Published February 19, 2021 · Recall initiated: February 19, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V097000, published February 19, 2021. 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 Rescue | 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 | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Rescue | 2013 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2019 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2019 Kme Predator Ss Pumper — Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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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 RESCUE | 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 | 2017 KME PREDATOR SS RESCUE | 2013 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2018 KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER | 2017 KME PREDATOR | 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER | 2019 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER | 2019 KME PREDATOR SS 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 Rescue | 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 | 2017 Kme Predator Ss Rescue | 2013 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2018 Kme Predator Ss Pumper | 2017 Kme Predator | 2018 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2019 Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2019 Kme Predator Ss Pumper — Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V097000 on February 19, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KME. Model: PREDATOR PUMPER.