Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #16V294000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V294000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting model year 2016 kme predator and kme 2016-2107 predator severe service and panther emergency vehicles, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires Includes 108 affected units, Pump Strainer could fail due to Weak Soldering, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016 kme predator and kme 2016-2107 predator severe service and panther emergency vehicles, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires
Defect Summary
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2016 kme predator and kme 2016-2107 predator severe service and panther emergency vehicles, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. these pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
Corrective Action
Kme will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on june 14, 2016. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-570-669-5577 or hale products customer service center at 1-800-533-3569.