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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015 Predator SS Tanker and Commercial Pumper built on Freightliner chassis, 2015-2018 Predator SS Pumper and Commercial Pumper built on Navistar chassis, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Aerial, 2015-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and 2018 Predator SS Aerial vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
- Risk
- A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and KME dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale customer service 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain KME fire pumper and tanker vehicles are equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in their water pumps. The rings that hold these valves in place can corrode after exposure to water. When a ring fails, the pressure relief valve can open, lowering the water pressure available for firefighting.
Reduced water pressure during a fire can hinder firefighting efforts and increase the risk of injury to firefighters and others at the scene. Fire departments and owners of the affected vehicles should take this seriously.
KME will notify owners, and authorized KME dealers will install a remedy kit at no cost. Owners can contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle