KME Predator, Predator Panther Pumper, Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue and 2 more (2013-2020): Suspension
Recall 21V097000 · Feb 19, 2021 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
88
vehicles affected
88
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V097000
- Date
- Feb 19, 2021
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 88
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Multiple axle > Torque arm
- Model years
- 2013-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.
What can happen
Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 24 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Predator | 2017 |
| Kme | Predator Panther Pumper | 2014-2020 |
| Kme | Predator Pumper | 2013-2017 |
| Kme | Predator Rescue | 2014 |
| Kme | Predator SS Pumper | 2013-2020 |
| Kme | Predator SS Rescue | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V097000?
6 models: Kme Predator (2017), Kme Predator Panther Pumper (2014-2020), Kme Predator Pumper (2013-2017) and 3 more, about 88 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V097000?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
What can happen?
Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing 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.