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.