NHTSA Recall 15V632000: Suspension: front
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 2013–2015 Kme Predator.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V632000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT |
| Report received | October 8, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 30, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ball joint installation, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V632000
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.