KME Predator, Predator Panther, Predator SS (2015-2017): Power train
Recall 16V569000 · Aug 1, 2016 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
112
vehicles affected
112
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V569000
- Date
- Aug 1, 2016
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 112
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Manual transmission
- Model years
- 2015-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 Predator SS Tractor Drawn Aerial, Predator SS Aerial, Predator Pumper, Predator Aerial, M114 Tanker, 7600 Tanker, 7600 Pumper, 7400 Tanker, 4400 Pumper, and FDNY Pumper and 2016-2017 Predator SS Pumper and Predator Panther Pumper and 2015-2017 M2 Pumper vehicles. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
What can happen
If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Predator | 2016 |
| Kme | Predator Panther | 2016-2017 |
| Kme | Predator SS | 2015-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V569000?
3 models: Kme Predator (2016), Kme Predator Panther (2016-2017), Kme Predator SS (2015-2017), about 112 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V569000?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
What can happen?
If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of 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.