Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
NHTSA recall 20V341000 · announced June 10, 2020 · filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · 107 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2014 Kme Commercialcab/ Chassis
- 2011 Kme Predator
- 2013 Kme Predator
- 2014 Kme Predator
- 2017 Kme Predator
- 2018 Kme Predator
- 2015 Kme Predator Panther
- 2011 Kme Predator Ss
- 2013 Kme Predator Ss
- 2014 Kme Predator Ss
- 2015 Kme Predator Ss
- 2016 Kme Predator Ss
- 2017 Kme Predator Ss
- 2018 Kme Predator Ss
- 2019 Kme Predator Ss
- 2020 Kme Predator Ss
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.