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NHTSARecalled Nov 19, 2021 · #21V905000

Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture. A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture
  • 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

View the official CPSC notice