CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured January 23, 2013, to January 28, 2015. The affected vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ball joint installation, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some KME Predator emergency vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies with ball joints that may be loose. If a ball joint separates, the driver can lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash.
The recall covers certain 2013 through 2015 Predator vehicles manufactured between January 23, 2013, and January 28, 2015. KME will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will correct the ball joint installation at no cost to you. The recall began October 30, 2015. If you own one of these vehicles, contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Predator | 201320142015 |
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