Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #16V569000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V569000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting model year 2016 predator ss tractor drawn aerial, predator ss aerial, predator pumper, predator aerial, m114 tanker, 7600 tanker, 7600 pumper, 7400 tanker, 4400 pumper, and fdny pumper and 2016-2017 predator ss pumper and predator panther pumper and 2015-2017 m2 pumper vehicles Includes 112 affected units, Transmission May Not Switch from Road to Pump Mode, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016 predator ss tractor drawn aerial, predator ss aerial, predator pumper, predator aerial, m114 tanker, 7600 tanker, 7600 pumper, 7400 tanker, 4400 pumper, and fdny pumper and 2016-2017 predator ss pumper and predator panther pumper and 2015-2017 m2 pumper vehicles
Defect Summary
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2016 predator ss tractor drawn aerial, predator ss aerial, predator pumper, predator aerial, m114 tanker, 7600 tanker, 7600 pumper, 7400 tanker, 4400 pumper, and fdny pumper and 2016-2017 predator ss pumper and predator panther pumper and 2015-2017 m2 pumper vehicles. the affected vehicles may be equipped with certain c20 and c21 split-shaft transmissions from waterous. this transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. a component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
Corrective Action
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, free of charge. the recall began on october 11, 2016. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926.