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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V586📅 Aug 8, 2016

2014–2017 KME Predator Panther Pumper & 2013–2016 KME Predator Pumper + 8 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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 [email protected].

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V586000
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Vehicles affected
74
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-235-3926
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 14, 2016
Built
Jan 31, 2014 – Jan 31, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V586 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V586?

2014–2017 KME Predator Panther Pumper & 2013–2016 KME Predator Pumper + 8 more. 74 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized KME dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-235-3926.