Defect Description For Recall
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kme) Is Recalling Certain 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, Commercial Pumper And Predator Ss Pumper, 2012-2019 Predator Pumper, 2015-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2018 Predator Rescue And 2016 Predator Ss Wildland Vehicles. The Lock For The Gas Springs That Support The Sliding, Lift-Up Cover May Be Unintentionally Disabled, Preventing The Lock From Engaging.
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
COMMERCIAL PUMPER
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
19V267000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Effect Of Defect
If The Lock Is Not Engaged, The Sliding, Lift-Up Cover May Fall Unexpectedly, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To Personnel Working Under The Cover.
Fix Defect
Kme Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Gas Springs On The Sliding, Lift-Up Cover With New Gas Springs With An Alternative Locking Mechanism Or New Gas Springs Without A Locking Mechanism And A Separate Stay Arm, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began May 23, 2019. Owners May Contact Kme Customer Service At 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20141217
End Of Manufacture
20190228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
148
Date Owners Notified
20190523
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20190402