NHTSA Campaign Id 16V263000; Date: May. 2, 2016
If the door opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
2012 KME Predator; 2013 KME Predator; 2014 KME Predator
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Affected Units:: 14
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 predator severe-service vehicles manufactured September 2, 2011, to September 20, 2013. The cab door latch retaining hardware may loosen, preventing the cab door from closing properly and allowing the cab door to open unexpectedly while moving.
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cab door latch hardware, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2016. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
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: May 25, 2016
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