NHTSA Recall 17V765000: Equipment
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 74 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Kme Commercial Pumper.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V765000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | November 22, 2017 |
| Owner notification | January 8, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015 Predator SS Tanker and Commercial Pumper built on Freightliner chassis, 2015-2018 Predator SS Pumper and Commercial Pumper built on Navistar chassis, 2016 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Aerial, 2015-2017 Predator Panther Pumper and 2018 Predator SS Aerial vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Safety risk
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and KME dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926 or Hale customer service 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 17V765000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Commercial Pumper | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kme Predator Aerial | 2016 |
| Kme Predator Panther Aerial | 2016 |
| Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Kme Predator SS Aerial | 2018 |
| Kme Predator SS Pumper | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kme Predator SS Tanker | 2015 |
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.