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- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.
- Risk
- If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
- 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
If the hydraulic system fails while the cab is being raised or lowered, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate to lock the cab in place. The cab could then close quickly and strike people working underneath it, increasing the risk of injury.
Owners will be notified by KME (Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.). Authorized dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder at no cost. The recall began August 29, 2019. You can contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle