NHTSA Recall 22V607000
Filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Component: Steering. Reported 2022-08-09. An estimated 11 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2022 KME Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Risk
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 3, 2022. Owners may contact KME's customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.