2013-2020 Kme Predator, Kme Predator Panther Pumper and others recall: torque arm
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall on February 19, 2021. It covers about 88 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 88
- reported
- Feb 19, 2021
- owners notified
- Apr 9, 2021
Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm
- What is wrong
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.
- Risk
- Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3928.
Recall number 21V097000
Affected vehicles
- Kme Predator 2017 2017
- Kme Predator Panther Pumper 2014-2020 2014201520162017201820192020
- Kme Predator Pumper 2013-2017 20132014201520162017
- Kme Predator Rescue 2014 2014
- Kme Predator SS Pumper 2013-2020 20132014201520162017201820192020
- Kme Predator SS Rescue 2017-2018 20172018
Questions about recall 21V097000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2020 Kme Predator, Kme Predator Panther Pumper and others torque arm?
Yes. Recall 21V097000, reported on February 19, 2021, covers about 88 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V097000?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. 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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