Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

16V263000

ManufacturerKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.Reported2016-05-02Affected14 vehicles

What was wrong

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.

Risk

If the door opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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