Report Date
Nov 19, 2021
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
4
Defect Description
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Safety Consequence
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER |
| 2022 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER |
| 2022 | KME | PREDATOR SS |
| 2022 | KME | redundant PREDATOR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.