CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks. The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A vehicle roll away can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the relay valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 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 fire trucks may have an incorrect relay valve installed. This can prevent the parking brake from engaging, so the vehicle may roll away when parked. The vehicle also does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
A rolling vehicle raises the risk of a crash or injury to people nearby. If you own an affected vehicle, do not rely on the parking brake alone to keep it stationary until the recall repair is done.
An authorized dealer will inspect the relay valve and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2024. For questions, contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| KME Redundant Predator | 20222023 |
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