The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V577000·Announced 2019-08-06

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

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 (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
Hazard
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.

Related recalls

Same brand · KME

Same manufacturer · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

See all →

Same hazard · loss of steering assist

See all →