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2013-2014 Kme Panther and Kme Predator recall: seat belts

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall on July 25, 2014. It covers about 10 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10
reported
Jul 25, 2014
owners notified
Aug 24, 2015

Seat belts

What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Predator and 2014 Panther fire fighting vehicles manufactured October 2013 to March 2014, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy
Kovatch will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1‑800‑235‑3926. Kovatch's number for this campaign is 2014-SR01.

Recall number 14V455000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V455000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Kme Panther and Kme Predator seat belts?

Yes. Recall 14V455000, reported on July 25, 2014, covers about 10 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V455000?

Kovatch will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1‑800‑235‑3926. Kovatch's number for this campaign is 2014-SR01.

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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