CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's 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
Certain fire trucks were built with steering gears that may have been assembled incorrectly. Over time, the gear can fracture, which may lead to a loss of steering control and raise the risk of a crash.
If you own one of the affected trucks, dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers and replace the steering gears as necessary at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. You can also contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928 for more information. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Predator | 2021 |
|---|---|
| KME Predator Panther | 20212022 |
| KME Predator SS | 20212022 |
| KME Redundant Predator | 2022 |