2017 KME COMMERCIAL WILDLAND RECALL - #19V267000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 KME COMMERCIAL WILDLAND |
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| Manufacturer |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Manufactured between |
11/4/2014 - 3/16/2019 |
| Recalled on |
4/3/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/23/2019 |
| # Affected |
148 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2017 KME COMMERCIAL WILDLAND Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
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