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2023 KME REDUNDANT PREDATOR

3 recalls — 0 complaints

24V363000 May 23, 2024
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks. The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Mo... Read more
Consequence
A vehicle roll away can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the relay valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
7 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
23V798000 Nov 26, 2023
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement... Read more
Consequence
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
44 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
23V631000 Sep 12, 2023
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan Fire) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Gladiator, Metro Star, 2022-2024 FC-94, 2022-2023 KME Panther, and 2023 KME Predator emergency vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, ... Read more
Consequence
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 23017.
660 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Fire, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

KME REDUNDANT PREDATOR — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KME REDUNDANT PREDATOR across all model years (2022–2024).

8 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KME REDUNDANT PREDATOR — Year by Year

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2023 (current) 3 0
2022 4 0 View

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