NHTSA Recall 21V097000: Torque arm (suspension)
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 88 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Kme Predator.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V097000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › MULTIPLE AXLE › TORQUE ARM |
| Report received | February 19, 2021 |
| Owner notification | April 9, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Predator SS Rescue, 2017 Predator Emergency Tractor, 2014-2020 Predator Panther Pumper, 2013-2017 Predator Pumper, 2014 Predator Rescue, and 2013-2020 Predator SS Pumper vehicles. The welds that attach the suspension mounts and torque rod mounts to the rear axle may have been insufficiently welded, possibly causing the welds to break.
Safety risk
Broken welds may cause the mounts to separate from the axle, resulting in loss of control of the vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds, and repair any defects found, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. 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 21V097000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Predator | 2017 |
| Kme Predator Panther Pumper | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kme Predator Pumper | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Kme Predator Rescue | 2014 |
| Kme Predator SS Pumper | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Kme Predator SS Rescue | 2017, 2018 |
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.