2014 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER RECALL - #21V097000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : MULTIPLE AXLE : TORQUE ARM
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER |
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| Manufacturer |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
2/19/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/9/2021 |
| # Affected |
88 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM |
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| Description |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break. |
| Consequences |
Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. 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 |
2014 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2014 KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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