NHTSA Recall 19V267000: Latches/locks/linkages
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 148 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Kme Commercial Pumper.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V267000 |
|---|---|
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Report received | April 2, 2019 |
| Owner notification | May 23, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 Commercial Rescue, 2014-2019 Predator Panther Pumper, Commercial Pumper and Predator SS Pumper, 2012-2019 Predator Pumper, 2015-2019 Commercial Wildland, 2018 Predator Rescue and 2016 Predator SS Wildland vehicles. The lock for the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover may be unintentionally disabled, preventing the lock from engaging.
Safety risk
If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
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 19V267000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Commercial Pumper | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kme Commercial Rescue | 2017 |
| Kme Commercial Wildland | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kme Predator Pumper | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kme Predator Rescue | 2018 |
| Kme Predator SS Pumper | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Kme Predator SS Wildland | 2016 |
| Kme Wildland | 2015, 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.