Recall
Kme Predator — 16V129000
NHTSA ID
16V129000
Make
Kme
Model
Predator
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2016-03-03
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
18
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured from May 19, 2014, through August 15, 2015, equipped with K gearboxes manufactured by Hale Products, Inc. The affected gearboxes may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the vehicle is in transit.
Consequence
An unexpected shift in the transmission could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
KME will notify owners. The existing gearbox will be inspected and, where necessary, a replacement gearbox will be ordered and installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.