Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V097000

Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-02-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V097000

Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm

Component
Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Vehicles affected
88
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-19
Owners notified
2021-04-09

Defect description

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.

Safety risk

Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact 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

24 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
KME Predator2017
KME Predator Panther Pumper2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
KME Predator Pumper2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
KME Predator Rescue2014
KME Predator SS Pumper2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
KME Predator SS Rescue2018 2017

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.