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2016-2017 Kme Predator, Kme Predator Panther and others recall: equipment

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall on May 12, 2016. It covers about 108 vehicles.

vehicles affected
108
reported
May 12, 2016
owners notified
Jun 14, 2016

Equipment

What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 KME Predator and KME 2016-2107 Predator Severe Service and Panther emergency vehicles, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
Risk
If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑570‑669‑5577 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1‑800‑533‑3569.

Recall number 16V294000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V294000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Kme Predator, Kme Predator Panther and others equipment?

Yes. Recall 16V294000, reported on May 12, 2016, covers about 108 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V294000?

KME will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑570‑669‑5577 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1‑800‑533‑3569.

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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