Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #20V341000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V341000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Affecting 2011 and 2013-2020 predator severe service, 2015 predator panther, 2011, 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 predator, and 2014 kme commercial cab/chassis firetrucks equipped with optional telma induction braking systems Includes 107 affected units, Telma Braking Mechanism May Separate from Vehicle, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2011 and 2013-2020 predator severe service, 2015 predator panther, 2011, 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 predator, and 2014 kme commercial cab/chassis firetrucks equipped with optional telma induction braking systems

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2011 and 2013-2020 predator severe service, 2015 predator panther, 2011, 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 predator, and 2014 kme commercial cab/chassis firetrucks equipped with optional telma induction braking systems. the telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving.

Corrective Action

Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. this recall is expected to begin july 2020. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-678-1910.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V341000
Report Received Date: 2020-06-10T00:00:00
Subject: Telma braking mechanism may separate from vehicle
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 107

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2011 and 2013-2020 predator severe service, 2015 predator panther, 2011, 2013-2014 and 2017-2018 predator, and 2014 kme commercial cab/chassis firetrucks equipped with optional telma induction braking systems. the telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while it is moving.
Consequence Summary: A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. this recall is expected to begin july 2020. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-678-1910.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 62.62

Metadata

SID: row-nr99_ns4y_77t9
NHTSA ID: 20V341000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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