KME COMMERCIALCAB/ Chassis, Predator, Predator Panther, Predator SS (2011-2020): Power train
Recall 20V341000 · Jun 10, 2020 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
107
vehicles affected
107
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V341000
- Date
- Jun 10, 2020
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 107
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Driveshaft; Service brakes
- Model years
- 2011-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2011 and 2013-2020 Predator Severe Service, 2015 Predator Panther, 2011, 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 Predator, and 2014 KME commercial cab/chassis firetrucks equipped with optional Telma induction braking systems. The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving.
What can happen
A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-678-1910.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 16 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Commercialcab/ Chassis | 2014 |
| Kme | Predator | 2011, 2013-2014, 2017-2018 |
| Kme | Predator Panther | 2015 |
| Kme | Predator SS | 2011, 2013-2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V341000?
4 models: Kme Commercialcab/ Chassis (2014), Kme Predator (2011, 2013-2014, 2017-2018), Kme Predator Panther (2015) and 1 more, about 107 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V341000?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-678-1910.
What can happen?
A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.