NHTSARecalled Aug 9, 2022 · #22V607000
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's customer service at 1-800-235-3928.