KME 2021–2023 Parking Brake recall
Recalled November 26, 2023 · NHTSA recall 23V798000 · KME
Hazard
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Units
44 units
Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Predator, Panther, and Severe Service fire trucks. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Product
KME PANTHER · KME PREDATOR · KME SEVERE SERVICE · KME redundant PANTHER · KME redundant PREDATOR
Manufacturer(s)
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Spartan Fire, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →