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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 19V528📅 Jul 15, 2019

2016–2020 KME Predator Panther Pumper & 2016–2020 KME Predator SS Pumper + 12 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
19V528000
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Vehicles affected
529
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Owner phone
1-800-235-3928
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 29, 2019
Built
Jan 17, 2016 – Jul 1, 2019
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 19V528 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 19V528?

2016–2020 KME Predator Panther Pumper & 2016–2020 KME Predator SS Pumper + 12 more. 529 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 1-800-235-3928.