Structure: bodyRecall 16V-606 · Kme vehicles
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recall 16V-606 covers 27 Kme vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on August 16, 2016.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V606000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper and Predator Aerial, 2013 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Rescue and 2012 Predator Panther Tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
The risk
If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 24, 2011 to December 27, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.