Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #10V386000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V386000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Includes 64 affected units, UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUTDOWN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 predator model emergency vehicles manufactured from october 15, 2007 through november 23, 2009, and equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. the software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.

Corrective Action

All customers with affected vehicles have been contacted by daimler trucks and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. the safety recall began on september 10, 2010. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-800-547-0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V386000

Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Report Received Date: 2010-08-26T00:00:00

Subject: Unexpected engine shutdown

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 64

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 predator model emergency vehicles manufactured from october 15, 2007 through november 23, 2009, and equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. the software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.

Consequence Summary: Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders and or the public at risk.

Corrective Action: All customers with affected vehicles have been contacted by daimler trucks and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. the safety recall began on september 10, 2010. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-800-547-0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V386000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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