KME 2015 KME PREDATOR Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 KME PREDATOR
Brand
KME
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. is recalling certain 2015 KME PREDATOR vehicles due to power train:automatic transmission issues. An unexpected shift in the transmission could result in a vehicle crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Predator emergency vehicles manufactured from May 19, 2014, through August 15, 2015, equipped with K gearboxes manufactured by Hale Products, Inc. The affected gearboxes may shift out of gear from "road" to "neutral" while the vehicle is in transit.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unexpected shift in the transmission could result in a vehicle crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
KME will notify owners. The existing gearbox will be inspected and, where necessary, a replacement gearbox will be ordered and installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026