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NHTSA recall 16V263000 · announced May 2, 2016 · filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · 14 units affected

The problem

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Predator Severe-Service vehicles manufactured September 2, 2011, to September 20, 2013. The cab door latch retaining hardware may loosen, preventing the cab door from closing properly and allowing the cab door to open unexpectedly while moving.

The risk

If the door opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.

What to do

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cab door latch hardware, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Kme Predator
• 2013 Kme Predator
• 2014 Kme Predator

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.