NHTSA Campaign 22V607000

STEERING

Issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Reported Aug 9, 2022 · 11 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.

Consequence

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KME PREDATOR 2021 11
KME PREDATOR PANTHER 2021 11
KME PREDATOR PANTHER 2022 11
KME PREDATOR SS 2021 11
KME PREDATOR SS 2022 11
KME REDUNDANT PREDATOR 2022 11

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V607000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.