Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. – Ball Joints may Detach from Front Suspension

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured January 23, 2013, to January 28, 2015. The affected vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.


Report Received Date 10/08/2015
NHTSA ID 15V632000
Consequence Summary A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action KME will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ball joint installation, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2015. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 8
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V632000)