Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V577000

Suspension: front

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-08-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V577000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Vehicles affected
3
Reported to NHTSA
2019-08-06
Owners notified
2019-09-03

Defect description

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator TDA, 2019 Predator SS Aerial and Predator Pumper fire trucks. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.

Safety risk

A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

KME will notify owners, and Reyco Granning and KME dealers will work together to install a new shock mount bolt and nut, hardened washer, and shims to keep the shocks secured, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2019. Owners may contact Reyco customer service at 1-765-543-5815 or KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
KME Predator Pumper2019
KME Predator SS Aerial2019
KME Predator TDA2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.