NHTSA recall 16V263000
Structure › Body › Door
Kme Predator
Reported May 2, 201614 vehicles affectedKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.Built Sep 2, 2011 – Sep 20, 2013
The defect
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.
The risk
If the door opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.
The remedy
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.