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KME Predator Recall 16V569: Fire Truck Transmission May Fail to Switch Pump Power

NHTSA campaign 16V569, reported August 1, 2016, 112 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A component inside the shift unit of certain Waterous C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions may be damaged. When this happens, the operator may be unable to change the transmission's power output, which controls whether power goes to the wheels or to an add-on unit such as a fire pump.

If the power output cannot be changed, the truck may not be able to pump water once it arrives at a fire scene. That could delay firefighting efforts and increase the risk of injury.

KME will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions free of charge. Owners can contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926, and can check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V569Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Problem
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 Predator SS Tractor Drawn Aerial, Predator SS Aerial, Predator Pumper, Predator Aerial, M114 Tanker, 7600 Tanker, 7600 Pumper, 7400 Tanker, 4400 Pumper, and FDNY Pumper and 2016-2017 Predator SS Pumper and Predator Panther Pumper and 2015-2017 M2 Pumper vehicles. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
Risk
If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. 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.

Affected vehicles

KME Predator2016
KME Predator Panther20162017
KME Predator SS201520162017