Recall 20V341000 — SERVICE BRAKES Defect in 2011-2020 KME PREDATOR
RECALL This recall affects up to 107 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V341000 |
| Manufacturer | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Vehicles Affected | 107 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2011 KME PREDATOR, 2011 KME PREDATOR SS, 2013 KME PREDATOR, 2013 KME PREDATOR SS, 2014 KME PREDATOR, 2014 KME PREDATOR SS, 2014 KME COMMERCIALCAB/ CHASSIS, 2015 KME PREDATOR PANTHER, 2015 KME PREDATOR SS, 2016 KME PREDATOR SS, 2017 KME PREDATOR, 2017 KME PREDATOR SS, 2018 KME PREDATOR, 2018 KME PREDATOR SS, 2019 KME PREDATOR SS, 2020 KME PREDATOR SS
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for KME
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V584000 | 2024 KME redundant PREDATOR | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1,261 | |
| 24V799000 | 2025 KME PANTHER | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER | 50 | |
| 24V507000 | 2025 KME PANTHER | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 48 | |
| 24V363000 | 2022 KME redundant PREDATOR | PARKING BRAKE | 7 | |
| 24V181000 | 2024 KME redundant PANTHER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 42 | |
| 23V798000 | 2021 KME SEVERE SERVICE | PARKING BRAKE | 44 | |
| 23V818000 | 2020 KME SEVERE SERVICE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 22 | |
| 23V808000 | 2022 KME AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 69 | |
| 23V631000 | 2023 KME redundant PREDATOR | PARKING BRAKE | 660 | |
| 23V156000 | 2022 KME redundant PANTHER | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 166 |