KME Panther, Predator, Redundant Panther, Redundant Predator and 1 more (2021-2023): Parking brake
Recall 23V798000 · Nov 26, 2023 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
44
vehicles affected
44
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V798000
- Date
- Nov 26, 2023
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 44
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Parking brake
- Model years
- 2021-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
What can happen
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Panther | 2021 |
| Kme | Predator | 2021 |
| Kme | Redundant Panther | 2022-2023 |
| Kme | Redundant Predator | 2022-2023 |
| Kme | Severe Service | 2021-2023 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V798000?
5 models: Kme Panther (2021), Kme Predator (2021), Kme Redundant Panther (2022-2023) and 2 more, about 44 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V798000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
What can happen?
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.