The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V294000·Announced 2016-05-12

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Recalls Firefighting Vehicles Due to Pump Strainer Defect

Kovatch Mobile Equipment is recalling certain 2016-2017 emergency vehicles because pump intake strainers may be improperly soldered, potentially causing pump damage and reduced firefighting effectiveness.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could lead to injury due to reduced firefighting effectiveness, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 KME Predator and KME 2016-2017 Predator Severe Service and Panther emergency vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with pumps that provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. The affected vehicles include NAVISTAR 4400 and 7400 models from 2016, as well as KME Predator, Predator SS, and Predator Panther models from 2016 and 2017.

The recall addresses a defect in the 6-inch intake strainers of the water pumps. During production, these strainers may have been improperly soldered. As a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump. This can possibly damage the pump.

If the strainer or debris enters the pump, the operator may be forced to shut down the pump, which reduces firefighting effectiveness and could increase the risk of injury. KME will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569.

The recalled product

Product
KME, NAVISTAR PREDATOR SS, PREDATOR, PREDATOR PANTHER, 4400
Brand
KME
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
108

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 (5)

  • PREDATOR SS
  • PREDATOR
  • PREDATOR PANTHER
  • 4400
  • 7400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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