2022 KME PREDATOR PANTHER RECALL - #22V607000
RECALL FOR STEERING
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2022 KME PREDATOR PANTHER |
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| Manufacturer |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/10/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/3/2022 |
| # Affected |
11 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture. |
| Consequences |
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2022 KME PREDATOR PANTHER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
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