Recall 10V386000: 2007–2009 KME Predator
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 26, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 64
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 predator model emergency vehicles manufactured from october 15, 2007 through november 23, 2009, and equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.
The risk
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders and or the public at risk.
The fix
All customers with affected vehicles have been contacted by daimler trucks and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. Please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on september 10, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-800-547-0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2007 KME Predator
- 2008 KME Predator
- 2009 KME Predator
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V386000
- Manufacturer
- KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT
- Owner letters
- Sep 10, 2010
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology