Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #14V455000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V455000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting model year 2013-2014 predator and 2014 panther fire fighting vehicles manufactured october 2013 to march 2014, and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles Includes 10 affected units, Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013-2014 predator and 2014 panther fire fighting vehicles manufactured october 2013 to march 2014, and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles
Defect Summary
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 predator and 2014 panther fire fighting vehicles manufactured october 2013 to march 2014, and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Corrective Action
Kovatch will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on august 24, 2015. owners may contact kovatch at 1-800-235-3926. kovatch's number for this campaign is 2014-sr01.