Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V386000 Reported August 26, 2010

Unexpected engine shutdown

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · N/A · 64 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V386000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
64
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 26, 2010

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 predator model emergency vehicles manufactured from october 15, 2007 through november 23, 2009, and equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. the software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.

Safety Consequence

Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders and or the public at risk.

Corrective Action

All customers with affected vehicles have been contacted by daimler trucks and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. the safety recall began on september 10, 2010. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-800-547-0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 10V386000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V386000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V386000?

NHTSA recall 10V386000 was issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. on August 26, 2010. It addresses: Unexpected engine shutdown. The recall affects approximately 64 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V386000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.