2017 KME PREDATOR PANTHER RECALL - #16V569000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 Predator SS Tractor Drawn Aerial, Predator SS Aerial, Predator Pumper, Predator Aerial, M114 Tanker, 7600 Tanker, 7600 Pumper, 7400 Tanker, 4400 Pumper, and FDNY Pumper and 2016-2017 Predator SS Pumper and Predator Panther Pumper and 2015-2017 M2 Pumper vehicles. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 KME PREDATOR PANTHER |
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| Manufacturer |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/1/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/11/2016 |
| # Affected |
112 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 Predator SS Tractor Drawn Aerial, Predator SS Aerial, Predator Pumper, Predator Aerial, M114 Tanker, 7600 Tanker, 7600 Pumper, 7400 Tanker, 4400 Pumper, and FDNY Pumper and 2016-2017 Predator SS Pumper and Predator Panther Pumper and 2015-2017 M2 Pumper vehicles. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output. |
| Consequences |
If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 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 |
2017 KME PREDATOR PANTHER Recall for EQUIPMENT
2017 KME PREDATOR PANTHER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2017 KME PREDATOR PANTHER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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