Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 2, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Driveshaft may Disconnect

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 Predator and Severe Service vehicles manufactured May 8, 2015, to October 1, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles are equipped with hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

NHTSA ID: 15V723000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 3

Consequence Summary:

If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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October 8, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Ball Joints may Detach from Front Suspension

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.

NHTSA ID: 15V632000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 8