2013 Kme Predator Rescue Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V606000
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Manufactured Begin Date: June 12th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: June 12th, 2012

Defect Summary:
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper and Predator Aerial, 2013 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Rescue and 2012 Predator Panther Tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.

Consequence Summary:
If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
KME will notify owners and dealers will install fasteners to secure the front grille, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V586000
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Manufactured Begin Date: February 28th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: May 5th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013 Predator Panther Rescue, 2013-2014 Predator Aerial, 2013-2016 Predator Pumper, Predator Rescue and Predator SS Aerial, 2014 7600 Tanker and Predator Tractor Drawn Aerial, 2014-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and Predator SS Pumper and 2017 Predator SS Rescue vehicles, equipped with Class 1 Ultraview Touchscreens by Hale Products. These touchscreens may experience false switch activations that can happen without the operator's knowledge, causing accessories to turn on or off.

Consequence Summary:
The unintended turning on or off of accessories such as emergency beacons or automatic snow chains can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale Products Customer Service Center @ 1-800-533-3569 or [email protected].

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.