CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.
- Risk
- Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. 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
Some fire trucks and emergency vehicles have rear axle suspension and torque rod mounts that may not have been welded strongly enough to the axle. Over time, these welds could break, allowing the mounts to separate from the axle.
If the mounts separate, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928 and check their VIN for open recalls.
KME will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the welds and repair any defects found, free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle