The defect
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks. The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The risk
A vehicle roll away can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the relay valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| KME Redundant Predator | 2022, 2023 |
Components: PARKING BRAKE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| KME Redundant Predator | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| KME Redundant Predator | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
Other parking brake recalls in 2024
13 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the parking brake; Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. filed 48 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024