Kme Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper +7 more: Latches/locks/linkages

Affects Kme Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper, Predator SS Pumper, Commercial Pumper, Predator Rescue, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Wildland, Predator SS Wildland, Wildland · 2012–2019 — about 148 vehicles.

The hazard

If the lock is not engaged, the sliding, lift-up cover may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to personnel working under the cover.

What to do

KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas springs on the sliding, lift-up cover with new gas springs with an alternative locking mechanism or new gas springs without a locking mechanism and a separate stay arm, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational