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2012-2019 Kme Commercial Pumper, Kme Commercial Rescue and others recall: latches/locks/linkages

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall on April 2, 2019. It covers about 148 vehicles.

vehicles affected
148
reported
Apr 2, 2019
owners notified
May 23, 2019

Latches/locks/linkages

What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2012-2019 Predator Pumper, 2015-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2018 Predator Rescue and 2016 Predator SS Wildland vehicles. The lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging.
Risk
If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3928.

Recall number 19V267000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 19V267000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2019 Kme Commercial Pumper, Kme Commercial Rescue and others latches/locks/linkages?

Yes. Recall 19V267000, reported on April 2, 2019, covers about 148 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V267000?

KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3928.

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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