2012-2019 Kme Fire Truck Recall 19V267: Cover Lock

Recall 19V267 covers 148 2012-2019 Kme vehicles with sliding-cover gas spring locks that can fail to engage. Repair is free at franchised Kme dealers.

What's wrong?

The sliding, lift-up cover on affected 2012-2019 Kme fire apparatus uses gas springs to help raise and hold the cover open. Those gas springs act like small lift supports: they carry part of the cover's weight so the cover does not have to be held by hand while a compartment or equipment area is open.

The problem is in the lock built into the gas spring support. The lock is supposed to engage when the cover is raised, keeping the cover from dropping. On these Kme trucks, the locking mechanism can be rotated into the wrong position by accident. When that happens, the lock can look like it is working even though it is not engaging when needed.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or crew member can raise the cover and see the lock in place, then have the cover fall because the lock never actually engaged.

Who's affected?

Spans nine Kme fire apparatus models across 2012-2019, all tied to the same latches/locks/linkages component.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.

What's the safety risk?

An unlocked sliding, lift-up cover can fall without warning and injure personnel working underneath it. Before anyone works under the cover, confirm the lock is engaged and keep body parts clear until the vehicle is repaired. Repair is free at any franchised Kme dealer.

What should I do?

1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2019 Kme Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper, Predator SS Pumper, Commercial Pumper, Predator Rescue, Commercial Rescue, Commercial Wildland, Predator SS Wildland, or Wildland vehicle is included in this recall.
2. Contact a franchised Kme dealer to schedule the free gas-spring repair that helps keep the sliding, lift-up cover from falling while personnel work underneath.
3. Bring the recall notice if Kme mailed one. Reference recall number 19V267 when you call.
4. Keep personnel clear of the area under the sliding, lift-up cover until the gas springs and locking support are repaired.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Kme technician replaces the gas springs that support the sliding, lift-up cover. The new gas springs use an alternative locking mechanism, or they are installed without a locking mechanism and paired with a separate stay arm. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. If you already paid for a related gas spring or cover support repair, ask Kme customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation under Kme's general reimbursement plan.

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Source documents

• Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) · RCRIT
• Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) · RCONL
• Download Owner Notice (PDF) · RCMN
• Download Recall Report (PDF) · RCLRPT
• Download Quarterly Report (PDF) · RCLQRT
• Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) · RCAK

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →