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SevereNHTSA·16V263000·Announced 2016-05-02

KME Predator Severe-Service Vehicles Recalled for Cab Door Latch Defect

KME is recalling 2012-2014 Predator Severe-Service vehicles because cab door latch hardware may loosen, allowing the door to open while driving.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door latch) that poses a significant injury risk if the door opens while the vehicle is in motion, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Predator Severe-Service vehicles manufactured between September 2, 2011, and September 20, 2013. The recall addresses a defect where the cab door latch retaining hardware may loosen. This issue can prevent the cab door from closing properly and may allow the door to open unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving.

If the cab door opens while the vehicle is in motion, occupants are at an increased risk of injury. KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cab door latch hardware and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016.

Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KME PREDATOR
Brand
KME
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
14

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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