NHTSA Recall 16V294000: Equipment
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 108 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kme Predator.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V294000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | May 12, 2016 |
| Owner notification | June 14, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2016 KME Predator and KME 2016-2107 Predator Severe Service and Panther emergency vehicles, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
Safety risk
If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-570-669-5577 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569.
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 16V294000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Predator | 2016 |
| Kme Predator Panther | 2016, 2017 |
| Kme Predator SS | 2016, 2017 |
| Navistar 4400 | 2016 |
| Navistar 7400 | 2016 |
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.