Recall 17V765000
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015 Predator SS Tanker and Commercial Pumper built on Freightliner chassis, 2015-2018 Predator SS Pumper and Commercial Pumper built on Navistar chassis, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Aerial, 2015-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and 2018 Predator SS Aerial vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Safety Consequence
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and KME dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | KME | COMMERCIAL PUMPER |
| 2015 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER |
| 2015 | KME | PREDATOR SS PUMPER |
| 2015 | KME | PREDATOR SS TANKER |
| 2016 | KME | COMMERCIAL PUMPER |
| 2016 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2016 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL |
| 2016 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER |
| 2016 | KME | PREDATOR SS PUMPER |
| 2017 | KME | COMMERCIAL PUMPER |
| 2017 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER PUMPER |
| 2017 | KME | PREDATOR SS PUMPER |
| 2018 | KME | COMMERCIAL PUMPER |
| 2018 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2018 | KME | PREDATOR SS PUMPER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.