NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V607000
STEERING
Published August 10, 2022 · Recall initiated: August 9, 2022
What's the hazard
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- PREDATOR SS
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2021 KME PREDATOR SS | 2022 KME PREDATOR SS | 2022 KME PREDATOR PANTHER | 2021 KME PREDATOR | 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR | 2021 KME PREDATOR PANTHER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US