KME Fire Trucks Recalled for Front Shock Separation Risk
KME is recalling specific 2018-2019 Predator fire trucks because front shocks may separate, potentially causing a loss of power steering assist 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 shock separation) that can lead to a loss of power steering assist and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator TDA, 2019 Predator SS Aerial, and 2019 Predator Pumper fire trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension.
If the shocks separate, the loose component may contact and damage the steering gear housing. This damage can cause a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist. A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
KME will notify owners, and Reyco Granning and KME dealers will work together to install a new shock mount bolt and nut, hardened washer, and shims to keep the shocks secured, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2019. Owners may contact Reyco customer service at 1-765-543-5815 or KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
The recalled product
- Product
- KME PREDATOR PUMPER, PREDATOR TDA, PREDATOR SS AERIAL
- Brand
- KME
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Category
- Vehicle — Fire Trucks
- Affected units
- 3
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 (3)
- PREDATOR PUMPER
- PREDATOR TDA
- PREDATOR SS AERIAL
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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