2021–2022 Kme Predator, Kme Predator Panther, Kme Predator SS +more: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 22V607000 · 11 units potentially affected · filed Aug 9, 2022
What's wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Why it matters
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V607000
- Manufacturer no.
- —
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Component
- STEERING
- Units affected
- 11
- Report received
- Aug 9, 2022
- Owner letters
- Oct 3, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Predator 2021
- Kme Predator Panther 2021, 2022
- Kme Predator SS 2021, 2022
- Kme Redundant Predator 2022