CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. 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
Certain 2021-2023 KME fire trucks may have a defective inversion valve in the parking brake system. This defect can delay parking brake engagement, so the vehicle could move unintentionally after it has been parked. The vehicles also fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury to people nearby, including firefighters and bystanders around the truck.
Dealers will inspect the inversion valve and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. If you have questions, contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Panther | 2021 |
|---|---|
| KME Predator | 2021 |
| KME Redundant Panther | 20222023 |
| KME Redundant Predator | 20222023 |
| KME Severe Service | 202120222023 |