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Recall 16V-586: 2014 Kme 7600 Tanker, 2013–2014 Kme Predator Aerial and 8 more

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Aug 8, 2016, covering about 74 vehicles.

NHTSA number
16V-586
Report date
Aug 8, 2016
Vehicles affected
74
Owners notified
Oct 14, 2016

The problem

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013 Predator Panther Rescue, 2013-2014 Predator Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue and Predator SS Aerial, 2014 7600 Tanker and Predator Tractor Drawn Aerial, 2014-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper and 2017 Predator SS Rescue vehicles, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.

The risk

The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale Products Customer Service Center @ 1-800-533-3569 or halecustomerservice@idexcorp.com.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
ComponentElectrical System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number16V586000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kme 7600 Tanker2014All years
Kme Predator Aerial2013, 2014All years
Kme Predator Panther Pumper2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
Kme Predator Panther Rescue2013All years
Kme Predator Pumper2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Kme Predator Rescue2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Kme Predator SS Aerial2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years
Kme Predator SS Pumper2014, 2015, 2016, 2017All years
Kme Predator SS Rescue2017All years
Kme Predator Tractor Aerial2014All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V-586?

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013 Predator Panther Rescue, 2013-2014 Predator Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue and Predator SS Aerial, 2014 7600 Tanker and Predator Tractor Drawn Aerial, 2014-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper and 2017 Predator SS Rescue vehicles, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.

How is recall 16V-586 fixed?

KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale Products Customer Service Center @ 1-800-533-3569 or halecustomerservice@idexcorp.com.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.