KME Predator, Predator Panther, Predator SS, Redundant Predator (2021-2022): Steering
Recall 22V607000 · Aug 9, 2022 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
11
vehicles affected
11
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V607000
- Date
- Aug 9, 2022
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 11
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2021-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
What can happen
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Predator | 2021 |
| Kme | Predator Panther | 2021-2022 |
| Kme | Predator SS | 2021-2022 |
| Kme | Redundant Predator | 2022 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V607000?
4 models: Kme Predator (2021), Kme Predator Panther (2021-2022), Kme Predator SS (2021-2022) and 1 more, about 11 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V607000?
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
What can happen?
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, 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.