Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V632000 Reported October 8, 2015

Ball joints may detach from front suspension

Q: What is recall 15V632000?

NHTSA recall 15V632000 was issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. on October 8, 2015. It addresses: Ball joints may detach from front suspension. The recall affects approximately 8 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Suspension · 8 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15V632000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 8, 2015

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 predator emergency vehicles manufactured january 23, 2013, to january 28, 2015. the affected vehicles have front independent suspension assemblies that may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.

Safety Consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Kme will notify owners, and dealers will correct the ball joint installation, free of charge. the recall began on october 30, 2015. owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 15V632000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 15V632000

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

What is recall 15V632000?

NHTSA recall 15V632000 was issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. on October 8, 2015. It addresses: Ball joints may detach from front suspension. The recall affects approximately 8 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V632000 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.