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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2020-08-18
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2017-2020 commercial pumper and predator ss rescue, 2018 predator panther pumper and commercial skid, 2018-2020 predator ss aerial, 2020 predator panther tanker, 2016 predator panther aerial and commercial rescue, 2015-2019 commercial tanker, 2018-2019 commercial wildland, 2017 predator ss chassis and 2018-2021 predator ss pumper vehicles equipped with certain code 3 7x9 stop-tail-turn reverse all-in-one led stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will instruct vehicle owners to contact code 3 to obtain a filter kit (part no. Cz0199), free of charge. The recall began october 9, 2020. 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.