Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209
Defect Summary
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 predator and 2014 panther fire fighting vehicles manufactured october 2013 to march 2014, and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Safety Consequence
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Corrective Action
Kovatch will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on august 24, 2015. owners may contact kovatch at 1-800-235-3926. kovatch's number for this campaign is 2014-sr01.
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FAQ: Recall 14V455000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V455000?
NHTSA recall 14V455000 was issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. on July 25, 2014. It addresses: Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209. The recall affects approximately 10 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 14V455000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2014-SR01. 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.