2023 Kme Redundant Predator | 2022 Kme Severe Service | 2021 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 — Parking brake
Published November 27, 2023 · Recall initiated: November 26, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V798000, published November 27, 2023 and initiated November 26, 2023. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2023 Kme Redundant Predator | 2022 Kme Severe Service | 2021 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 — Parking brake.
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- redundant PREDATOR
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2023 KME redundant PREDATOR | 2022 KME SEVERE SERVICE | 2021 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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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Kme Redundant Predator | 2022 Kme Severe Service | 2021 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 — Parking brake recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V798000 on November 27, 2023. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KME. Model: redundant PREDATOR.