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2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER TANKER Recall - Campaign #19V528000

 
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2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER TANKER RECALL - #19V528000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : HOOD : HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2018 KME PREDATOR PANTHER TANKER
Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Manufactured between 5/4/2016 - 4/30/2019
Recalled on 7/15/2019
Influenced by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Owners Notified on 8/29/2019
# Affected 529
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Description Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.
Consequences If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective action KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 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 TANKER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
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