NHTSA : 21V905000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022 Predator, Predator Panther and 2021-2022 Severe Service emergency vehicles. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.

Consequence / Hazard

A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

🚗 Affected Vehicles4

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.