NHTSAGeneral Alert
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. - Park Brake Failure/FMVSS 121
Published: May 23, 2024Recall ID: 24V363000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A vehicle roll away can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Park Brake Failure/FMVSS 121
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Park Brake Failure/FMVSS 121 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V363000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V363000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 42.86 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A vehicle roll away can increase the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24003K |
| Potentially affected | 7 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |