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NHTSARecalled Mar 3, 2016 · #16V129000

Transmission May Shift Out of Gear

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured from May 19, 2014, through August 15, 2015, equipped with K gearboxes manufactured by Hale Products, Inc. The affected gearboxes may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the vehicle is in transit. An unexpected shift in the transmission could result in a vehicle crash.

Product details

Product
  • Transmission May Shift Out of Gear
  • 2015-2016 Predator emergency
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Model numbers
2016 Predator
UPCs

What you should do

KME will notify owners. The existing gearbox will be inspected and, where necessary, a replacement gearbox will be ordered and installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

View the official CPSC notice