Kme Predator recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 8, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recalls 2013–2015 Kme Predator

Recall number

15V632000

Brand / firm

Kme

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 8 units

Why it was recalled

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured January 23, 2013, to January 28, 2015. The affected vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.

What to do

KME will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ball joint installation, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.