CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A rear axle drive pinion in certain KME emergency vehicles may fracture. If it does, the broken part can contact the brake drop hose, which may unintentionally engage the parking brake without warning the driver and without the brake lights activating.
An unexpectedly applied parking brake can cause the vehicle to stop or slow suddenly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928 and check their VIN for open recalls.
The remedy is free: Meritor will inspect the drive pinion and replace it as necessary at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Predator Panther | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| KME Predator SS | 2022 |
| KME Redundant Predator | 2022 |