Recall 16V263000: 2012–2014 KME Predator

Report received

May 2, 2016

Manufacturer

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Potentially affected

14vehicles

Model years

2012–2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Predator Severe-Service vehicles manufactured September 2, 2011, to September 20, 2013. The cab door latch retaining hardware may loosen, preventing the cab door from closing properly and allowing the cab door to open unexpectedly while moving.

Possible consequence

If the door opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cab door latch hardware, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 KME Predator2 complaints
• 2013 KME Predator5 complaints
• 2014 KME Predator2 complaints