2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER 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 |
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER |
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| Manufacturer |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Manufactured between |
8/30/2018 - 2/5/2019 |
| 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 |
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HOOD, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE, TORQUE ARM
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE, TORQUE ARM
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE, TORQUE ARM
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE, TORQUE ARM
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE, TORQUE ARM
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE, TORQUE ARM
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE, TORQUE ARM
2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE, TORQUE ARM
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