NHTSA Recall 10V386000: Engine and engine cooling
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 64 vehicles. It affects 2007–2009 Kme Predator.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V386000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | August 26, 2010 |
| Owner notification | September 10, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 predator model emergency vehicles manufactured from october 15, 2007 through november 23, 2009, and equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.
Safety risk
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders and or the public at risk.
Remedy
All customers with affected vehicles have been contacted by daimler trucks and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. Please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on september 10, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-800-547-0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V386000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.