The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V632000·Announced 2015-10-08

KME Predator Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Front Suspension Defect

KME is recalling 2013-2015 Predator emergency vehicles because loose front ball joints may separate, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front suspension) that can cause loss of steering control, which the source states increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured between January 23, 2013, and January 28, 2015. The recall addresses front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints.

If these ball joints separate, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering control. This condition increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 30, 2015.

KME will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ball joint installation free of charge. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KME PREDATOR
Brand
KME
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PREDATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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