Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured from May 19, 2014, through August 15, 2015, equipped with K gearboxes manufactured by Hale Products The affected gearboxes may shift out of gear from “road” to “neutral” while the vehicle is in transit.
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. – Transmission May Shift Out of Gear
| Report Received Date | 03/03/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V129000 |
| Consequence Summary | An unexpected shift in the transmission could result in a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective Action | KME will notify owners. The existing gearbox will be inspected and, where necessary, a replacement gearbox will be ordered and installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 18 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V129000) |
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