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2016-2020 Kme Predator Aerial, Kme Predator Panther Aerial and others recall: hinge and attachments

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall on July 12, 2019. It covers about 529 vehicles.

vehicles affected
529
reported
Jul 12, 2019
owners notified
Aug 29, 2019
related complaints
1

Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments

What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.
Risk
If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3928.

Recall number 19V528000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about body problems.

2017 Kme Predator Aerial2018 Kme Predator Aerial2019 Kme Predator Aerial2017 Kme Predator Panther Aerial2018 Kme Predator Panther Aerial2019 Kme Predator Panther Aerial2017 Kme Predator Panther Pumper2018 Kme Predator Panther Pumper2019 Kme Predator Panther Pumper2020 Kme Predator Panther Pumper2017 Kme Predator Panther Rescue2018 Kme Predator Panther Rescue

Questions about recall 19V528000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2020 Kme Predator Aerial, Kme Predator Panther Aerial and others hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 19V528000, reported on July 12, 2019, covers about 529 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V528000?

KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 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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