2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Posted on: 2019-04-03
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2017 commercial rescue, 2014-2019 predator panther pumper, commercial pumper and predator ss pumper, 2012-2019 predator pumper, 2015-2019 commercial wildland, 2018 predator rescue and 2016 predator ss wildland vehicles. The lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging.
Consequence
If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover.
Corrective Action
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of charge. The recall began may 23, 2019. 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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Posted on: 2019-07-15
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2017-2019 predator rescue, ss rescue, ss aerial, aerial, ss tda and tanker and predator panther rescue and aerial, 2016-2020 predator panther pumper and predator ss pumper, 2017-2020 predator panther tanker and predator pumper, 2017 predator ss tanker and 2017-2018 predator tda. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.
Consequence
If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began august 29, 2019. 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.safercar.gov.