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NHTSARecalled Feb 19, 2021 · #21V097000

Mounts Insufficiently Welded to Axle

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Mounts Insufficiently Welded to Axle
  • 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice