Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Safety Recalls in 2021

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 10, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Predator and 2020-2022 Severe Service vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.

NHTSA ID: 21V960000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

# of Units Affected: 85

Consequence Summary:

A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 83.53

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November 19, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Rear Axle Drive Pinion May Fracture

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.

NHTSA ID: 21V905000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 26

Consequence Summary:

A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 46.15

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May 11, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2021 KME Custom Chassis. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

NHTSA ID: 21V333000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

# of Units Affected: 386

Consequence Summary:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 65.03

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February 19, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Mounts Insufficiently Welded to Axle

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.

NHTSA ID: 21V097000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 88

Consequence Summary:

Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 36.36

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February 19, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Anti-Lock Brake System Malfunction

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2001-2020 TDA tractor-drawn aerial firetrucks. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) control module on the ladder trailer may have incorrect wire connections.

NHTSA ID: 21V100000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 94

Consequence Summary:

Incorrect wiring can cause the trailer brakes to not operate properly when the ABS system is activated. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring and connections, and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 13.83

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