Corrosion on Battery Studs – 2016-2020 KME Predator Custom, Predator Panther, Predator Severe Service, & 2016-2019 Commercial Cab/Chassis Vehicles

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April 2, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V192000 Corrosion on Battery Studs An electrical short circuit may drain the battery, preventing the emergency vehicle from being able to operate, thereby increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V192 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 678   …

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Flashlight Battery Pack May Explode – 2015-2020 KME Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS Aerial, & 2015-2018 Predator SS TDA Emergency Response Vehicles

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January 29, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V051000 Flashlight Battery Pack May Explode A battery pack explosion may increase the risk of an injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V051 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 41   Summary Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Predator SS Pumper, 2015 Predator SS …

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Swing Drives Not Properly Lubricated – 2017 & 2012-2015 Emergency Response KME 55 FT Firestix Aerial Devices

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January 8, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V006000 Swing Drives Not Properly Lubricated If the swing drive’s internal gears become damaged or start seizing, uncontrolled movement of the ladder can occur, increasing the risk of an injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V006 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 6   Summary Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. …

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Loss of Hydraulic Steering Assist – 2018 KME Predator TDA, 2019 Predator SS Aerial & Predator Pumper Fire Trucks

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August 6, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V577000 Loss of Hydraulic Steering Assist A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V577 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 3   Summary Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator TDA, 2019 Predator SS Aerial …

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Hydraulic Velocity Fuses May Not Activate – 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA & Tanker & Predator Panther Rescue & Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper & Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker & Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker & 2017-2018 Predator TDA

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July 12, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V528000 Hydraulic Velocity Fuses May Not Activate If the velocity fuses do not activate and stop the cab from lowering, the cab may hit occupants working underneath, increasing the risk of an injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V528 Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. Components STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 529   Summary Kovatch …

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