Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #16V129000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V129000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 predator emergency vehicles manufactured from may 19, 2014, through august 15, 2015, equipped with k gearboxes manufactured by hale products, inc Includes 18 affected units, Transmission May Shift Out of Gear, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 predator emergency vehicles manufactured from may 19, 2014, through august 15, 2015, equipped with k gearboxes manufactured by hale products, inc

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 predator emergency vehicles manufactured from may 19, 2014, through august 15, 2015, equipped with k gearboxes manufactured by hale products, inc. the affected gearboxes may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the vehicle is in transit.

Corrective Action

Kme will notify owners. the existing gearbox will be inspected and, where necessary, a replacement gearbox will be ordered and installed. repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on april 8, 2016. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V129000
Report Received Date: 2016-03-03T00:00:00
Subject: Transmission may shift out of gear
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 18

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 predator emergency vehicles manufactured from may 19, 2014, through august 15, 2015, equipped with k gearboxes manufactured by hale products, inc. the affected gearboxes may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the vehicle is in transit.
Consequence Summary: An unexpected shift in the transmission could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Kme will notify owners. the existing gearbox will be inspected and, where necessary, a replacement gearbox will be ordered and installed. repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on april 8, 2016. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-n4dt.nv29-vjpi
NHTSA ID: 16V129000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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