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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Predator Fire Trucks Recalled for Parking Brake Failure

Agency Publication Date: May 23, 2024
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Summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling seven 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks because an incorrect relay valve may have been installed during manufacturing. This defect can prevent the parking brake from engaging properly, failing to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for air brake systems. KME dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the faulty relay valve with the correct part at no cost to owners.

Risk

If the parking brake fails to engage, the vehicle can unexpectedly roll away. This creates a significant risk of a crash or serious injury to the driver, crew, or bystanders.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected: This recall specifically involves 2022-2023 KME Predator fire trucks.
  2. Check your mail for an owner notification letter, which was sent out starting June 3, 2024.
  3. Contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928 to schedule a free inspection and repair at an authorized dealership.
  4. For additional information, you can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Inspection and replacement of the relay valve.

How to: Contact KME customer service or a dealer to have the relay valve inspected and replaced free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2022-2023 KME Predator Fire Truck

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V363000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 7 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: June 3, 2024
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 24003K
Agency Last Updated: August 5, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response