Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #19V528000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V528000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting 2017-2019 predator rescue, ss rescue, ss aerial, aerial, ss tda and tanker and predator panther rescue and aerial, 2016-2020 predator panther pumper and predator ss pumper, 2017-2020 predator panther tanker and predator pumper, 2017 predator ss tanker and 2017-2018 predator tda Includes 529 affected units, Hydraulic Velocity Fuses May Not Activate, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017-2019 predator rescue, ss rescue, ss aerial, aerial, ss tda and tanker and predator panther rescue and aerial, 2016-2020 predator panther pumper and predator ss pumper, 2017-2020 predator panther tanker and predator pumper, 2017 predator ss tanker and 2017-2018 predator tda

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2017-2019 predator rescue, ss rescue, ss aerial, aerial, ss tda and tanker and predator panther rescue and aerial, 2016-2020 predator panther pumper and predator ss pumper, 2017-2020 predator panther tanker and predator pumper, 2017 predator ss tanker and 2017-2018 predator tda. in the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.

Corrective Action

Kme will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. the recall began august 29, 2019. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V528000

Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Report Received Date: 2019-07-12T00:00:00

Subject: Hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 529

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2017-2019 predator rescue, ss rescue, ss aerial, aerial, ss tda and tanker and predator panther rescue and aerial, 2016-2020 predator panther pumper and predator ss pumper, 2017-2020 predator panther tanker and predator pumper, 2017 predator ss tanker and 2017-2018 predator tda. in the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.

Consequence Summary: If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action: Kme will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. the recall began august 29, 2019. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 72.02

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 19V528000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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