7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2016-08-08
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2013 predator panther rescue, 2013-2014 predator aerial, 2013-2016 predator pumper, predator rescue and predator ss aerial, 2014 7600 tanker and predator tractor drawn aerial, 2014-2017 predator panther pumper and predator ss pumper and 2017 predator ss rescue vehicles, equipped with class 1 ultraview touchscreens by hale products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.
Consequence
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in september 2016. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or hale products customer service center @ 1-800-533-3569 or halecustomerservice@idexcorp.com.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2016-08-08
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2013 predator panther rescue, 2013-2014 predator aerial, 2013-2016 predator pumper, predator rescue and predator ss aerial, 2014 7600 tanker and predator tractor drawn aerial, 2014-2017 predator panther pumper and predator ss pumper and 2017 predator ss rescue vehicles, equipped with class 1 ultraview touchscreens by hale products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.
Consequence
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2016. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or hale products customer service center @ 1-800-533-3569 or halecustomerservice@idexcorp.com.
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.
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2016-08-18
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 predator pumper, predator panther pumper and predator aerial, 2013 predator panther aerial and predator rescue and 2012 predator panther tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
Consequence
If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2016-08-08
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2013 predator panther rescue, 2013-2014 predator aerial, 2013-2016 predator pumper, predator rescue and predator ss aerial, 2014 7600 tanker and predator tractor drawn aerial, 2014-2017 predator panther pumper and predator ss pumper and 2017 predator ss rescue vehicles, equipped with class 1 ultraview touchscreens by hale products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.
Consequence
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2016. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or hale products customer service center @ 1-800-533-3569 or halecustomerservice@idexcorp.com.
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.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2016-08-18
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 predator pumper, predator panther pumper and predator aerial, 2013 predator panther aerial and predator rescue and 2012 predator panther tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
Consequence
If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
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.
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2016-08-08
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2013 predator panther rescue, 2013-2014 predator aerial, 2013-2016 predator pumper, predator rescue and predator ss aerial, 2014 7600 tanker and predator tractor drawn aerial, 2014-2017 predator panther pumper and predator ss pumper and 2017 predator ss rescue vehicles, equipped with class 1 ultraview touchscreens by hale products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.
Consequence
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2016. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or hale products customer service center @ 1-800-533-3569 or halecustomerservice@idexcorp.com.
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.
DEFECT #7 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2016-08-18
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 predator pumper, predator panther pumper and predator aerial, 2013 predator panther aerial and predator rescue and 2012 predator panther tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
Consequence
If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
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.