Defect Description For Recall
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kme) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, Ss Rescue, Ss Aerial, Aerial, Ss Tda And Tanker And Predator Panther Rescue And Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper And Predator Ss Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker And Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator Ss Tanker And 2017-2018 Predator Tda. In The Event Of A Hydraulic System Failure While Raising Or Lowering The Cab, The Hydraulic Velocity Fuses May Not Activate And Lock The Cab In Place To Prevent The Cab From Quickly Closing.
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
PREDATOR TANKER
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
19V528000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments
Effect Of Defect
If The Velocity Fuses Do Not Activate And Stop The Cab From Lowering, The Cab May Hit Occupants Working Underneath, Increasing The Risk Of An Injury.
Fix Defect
Kme Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Velocity Fuses For Each Cab Lift Cylinder, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began August 29, 2019. Owners May Contact Kme Customer Service At 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20161002
End Of Manufacture
20180921
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
529
Date Owners Notified
20190829
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20190712