Kme defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.
The short version
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported a problem with the parking brake. Here is what owners need to know.
A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the inversion valves as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-798.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2021–2023 | Kme Panther |
| 2021–2023 | Kme Predator |
| 2021–2023 | Kme Severe Service |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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