Vehicle recall 24V363000 · May 23, 2024
2022-2023 KME redundant Predator
The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Predator fire trucks. The incorrect relay valve may have been installed, which can prevent the park brake from engaging and allow the vehicle to roll away. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Consequence
- A vehicle roll away can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the relay valve as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2024. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V363000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 23, 2024
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 24003K
- Owner notification
- June 3, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- KME redundant Predator (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
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