NHTSA Campaign 20V341000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Reported Jun 10, 2020 · 107 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KME COMMERCIALCAB/ CHASSIS 2014 107
KME PREDATOR 2011 107
KME PREDATOR 2013 107
KME PREDATOR 2014 107
KME PREDATOR 2017 107
KME PREDATOR 2018 107
KME PREDATOR PANTHER 2015 107
KME PREDATOR SS 2011 107
KME PREDATOR SS 2013 107
KME PREDATOR SS 2014 107
KME PREDATOR SS 2015 107
KME PREDATOR SS 2016 107
KME PREDATOR SS 2017 107
KME PREDATOR SS 2018 107
KME PREDATOR SS 2019 107
KME PREDATOR SS 2020 107

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V341000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.