Recall 19V-267: 2014–2019 Kme Commercial Pumper, 2017 Kme Commercial Rescue and 7 more
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recall for latches/locks/linkages, reported to NHTSA on Apr 2, 2019, covering about 148 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
|---|---|
| Component | Latches/Locks/Linkages |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 19V267000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Kme Commercial Pumper | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Kme Commercial Rescue | 2017 | All years |
| Kme Commercial Wildland | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Kme Predator Pumper | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Kme Predator Rescue | 2018 | All years |
| Kme Predator SS Pumper | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Kme Predator SS Wildland | 2016 | All years |
| Kme Wildland | 2015, 2016 | All 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 19V-267?
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.
How is recall 19V-267 fixed?
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.
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.