The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V905000·Announced 2021-11-19

KME Recalls 2021-2022 Predator Emergency Vehicles Due to Axle Defect

KME is recalling 2021-2022 Predator emergency vehicles because a rear axle drive pinion may fracture, potentially engaging the parking brake unexpectedly 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 (rear axle drive pinion fracture) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, 2022 Predator SS, and 2021-2022 Predator Panther emergency vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the rear axle drive pinion, which may fracture.

A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, unintentionally engaging the parking brake without detection or brake light activation. This condition increases the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by mail, with letters mailed on January 7, 2022. Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KME redundant PREDATOR, PREDATOR PANTHER, PREDATOR SS
Brand
KME
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
26

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)

  • redundant PREDATOR
  • PREDATOR PANTHER
  • PREDATOR SS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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