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May 23, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V363000
A vehicle roll away can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V363
Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Components PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected 7
Summary
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks. The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the relay valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2024. Owners may contact KME 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.
Chronology :
May 2, 2024 – REV OEM production found vehicle rear park brake did not engage. KME Engineering and Quality started investigation.
May 9, 2024 – Inspected tandem chassis on campus and contained vehicles as necessary.
May 10, 2024 – Final population determined.
May 13, 2024 – Production implemented a quality alert.
May 15, 2024 – Risk assessment completed. Stop ship issued.
May 17, 2024 – Escalated the issue to REV Group Management.
May 21, 2024 – REV’s senior leadership approved a voluntary recall for this issue.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
KME | PREDATOR | 2022-2023 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V363-3833.pdf 645.601KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V363-4536.PDF 213.568KB
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https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V363&docType=RCL
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-363
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. MAY 23, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-363 Manufacturer Recall No. : 24003K Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Address : One Industrial Complex
Nesquehoning PA 18240 Company phone : 8002353926
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 7
Estimated percentage with defect : 20 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 KME Predator
Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL
Descriptive Information : The basis for this recall population is vehicles equipped with a tandem rear axle and specific relay valve.
Quantity 3 – Predator 2022 model year trucks affected. Quantity 4 – Predator 2023 model year trucks affected. Production Dates : APR 14, 2023 – NOV 29, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Installed incorrect relay valve which may prevent the park brake from engaging. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, “Air Brake Systems”. FMVSS 1 : 121 – Air brake systems FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If this condition exists, the park brake may not be applied, resulting in
inadvertent vehicle movement and possible injury.
Description of the Cause : The root cause is still under investigation. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : The issue could occur without warning.
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-363 Page 2 Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
May 2, 2024 – REV OEM production found vehicle rear park brake did not engage. KME Engineering and Quality started investigation.
May 9, 2024 – Inspected tandem chassis on campus and contained vehicles as necessary. May 10, 2024 – Final population determined.
May 13, 2024 – Production implemented a quality alert.
May 15, 2024 – Risk assessment completed. Stop ship issued. May 17, 2024 – Escalated the issue to REV Group Management.
May 21, 2024 – REV’s senior leadership approved a voluntary recall for this issue. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : The affected vehicles will have the relay valve inspected and replaced as
necessary. This will be covered under the normal warranty process. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedy would consist of installing the design intended valve. A quality alert was implemented into production on May 13, 2024. Stop ship issued on May 15, 2024. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : KME intends to begin distributing Owner Notifications by the week of
June 17th.
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-363
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 10, 2024 – JUN 14, 2024 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 17, 2024 – JUN 21, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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