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2007-2009 Kme Predator recall: engine and engine cooling

Kovatch Mobile Equipment reported this safety recall on August 26, 2010. It covers about 64 vehicles.

vehicles affected
64
reported
Aug 26, 2010
owners notified
Sep 10, 2010

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 predator model emergency vehicles manufactured from october 15, 2007 through november 23, 2009, and equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.
Risk
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders and or the public at risk.
Remedy
All customers with affected vehicles have been contacted by daimler trucks and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. Please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on september 10, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.

Recall number 10V386000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V386000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2009 Kme Predator engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 10V386000, reported on August 26, 2010, covers about 64 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V386000?

All customers with affected vehicles have been contacted by daimler trucks and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. Please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on september 10, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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