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Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture – 2022 KME Predator Panther & Severe Service Emergency Vehicles

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November 19, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V905000 Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake or activate the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V905 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 7   … Read more

High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel – 2012-2021 KME Custom Chassis

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May 11, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V333000 High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V333 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Potential Number of Units Affected 386   Summary Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling … Read more

Anti-Lock Brake System Malfunction – 2001-2020 KME TDA Tractor-Drawn Aerial Firetrucks

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February 19, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V100000 Anti-Lock Brake System Malfunction Incorrect wiring can cause the trailer brakes to not operate properly when the ABS system is activated. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V100 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Potential Number … Read more

Mounts Insufficiently Welded to Axle – 2013-2020 KME Kovatch Mobile Equipment

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February 19, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V097000 Mounts Insufficiently Welded to Axle Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V097 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 88   Summary Kovatch Mobile … Read more

2015-2020 Kovatch Mobile Equipment Rear LED Lights Too Bright

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August 18, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V487000 Rear LED Lights Too Bright/FMVSS 108 The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V487 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 38   Summary Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Commercial … Read more