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KME 2016–2020 Structure recall

Recalled July 12, 2019 · NHTSA recall 19V528000 · KME

Hazard
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.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Units
529 units

Description

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Predator Rescue, SS Rescue, SS Aerial, Aerial, SS TDA and Tanker and Predator Panther Rescue and Aerial, 2016-2020 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2017-2020 Predator Panther Tanker and Predator Pumper, 2017 Predator SS Tanker and 2017-2018 Predator TDA. In the event of a hydraulic system failure while raising or lowering the cab, the hydraulic velocity fuses may not activate and lock the cab in place to prevent the cab from quickly closing.

What to do

KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the velocity fuses for each cab lift cylinder, free of charge. The recall began August 29, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Product
KME PREDATOR AERIAL · KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL · KME PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER · KME PREDATOR PANTHER RESCUE · KME PREDATOR PANTHER TANKER · KME PREDATOR PUMPER · KME PREDATOR RESCUE · KME PREDATOR SS AERIAL · KME PREDATOR SS PUMPER · KME PREDATOR SS RESCUE · KME PREDATOR SS TANKER · KME PREDATOR SS TDA · KME PREDATOR TANKER · KME PREDATOR TDA
Manufacturer(s)
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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