NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V798000
PARKING BRAKE
Published November 27, 2023 · Recall initiated: November 26, 2023
What's the hazard
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- SEVERE SERVICE
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2021 KME SEVERE SERVICE | 2023 KME redundant PREDATOR | 2022 KME SEVERE SERVICE | 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR | 2021 KME PREDATOR | 2022 KME redundant PANTHER | 2023 KME redundant PANTHER | 2023 KME SEVERE SERVICE | 2021 KME PANTHER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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