2015 KME PREDATOR RECALL - #16V129000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured from May 19, 2014, through August 15, 2015, equipped with K gearboxes manufactured by Hale Products, Inc. The affected gearboxes may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the vehicle is in transit.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 KME PREDATOR |
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| Manufacturer |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Manufactured between |
5/19/2014 - 8/15/2015 |
| Recalled on |
3/3/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/8/2016 |
| # Affected |
18 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured from May 19, 2014, through August 15, 2015, equipped with K gearboxes manufactured by Hale Products, Inc. The affected gearboxes may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the vehicle is in transit. |
| Consequences |
An unexpected shift in the transmission could result in a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective action |
KME will notify owners. The existing gearbox will be inspected and, where necessary, a replacement gearbox will be ordered and installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926. |
| 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 |
2015 KME PREDATOR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
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