Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V341000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-06-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V341000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Vehicles affected
107
Reported to NHTSA
2020-06-10
Owners notified
2020-07-31

Defect description

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2011 and 2013-2020 Predator Severe Service, 2015 Predator Panther, 2011, 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 Predator, and 2014 KME commercial cab/chassis firetrucks equipped with optional Telma induction braking systems. The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving.

Safety risk

A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-678-1910.

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

16 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
KME Commercialcab/ Chassis2014
KME Predator2018 2017 2014 2013 2011
KME Predator Panther2015
KME Predator SS2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2011

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.