NHTSA Recall 16V129000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V129000; Date: Mar. 3, 2016
An unexpected shift in the transmission could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 KME Predator; 2016 KME Predator
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Affected Units:: 18
Recall Summary:
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, inc. The affected gearboxes may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the vehicle is in transit.
How to Fix:
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 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 8, 2016
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