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KME Predator Recall 16V294: Pump intake strainer may detach, reducing firefighting capability

NHTSA campaign 16V294, reported May 12, 2016, 108 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain emergency fire vehicles were built with 6-inch pump intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered at the factory. The solder joints can fail during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump and possibly damage it.

If the strainer or debris gets into the pump and the operator must shut the pump down, firefighting effectiveness is reduced, which could increase the risk of injury. Owners should have the strainer checked for missing solder at the joints.

KME will notify owners to inspect the strainer. Any strainer missing solder will be replaced free of charge. Owners can contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569, and should also check their VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V294Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 KME Predator and KME 2016-2107 Predator Severe Service and Panther emergency vehicles, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
Risk
If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569.
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.

Affected vehicles

KME Predator2016
KME Predator Panther20162017
KME Predator SS20162017
Navistar 44002016
Navistar 74002016