KME is recalling 2014 Predator vehicles with Telma induction braking systems due to risk of brake retarder separating during use. Owners must have hardware inspected and replaced by dealers.
A retarder that separates from the vehicle may increase the risk of a crash.
KME is recalling certain 2014 Predator vehicles that use Telma induction braking systems. The brake retarder could separate while moving, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact KME for free hardware inspection and replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249473-kme-predator-2014-vehicle-recall-brake-retarder-may-separate.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249473-kme-predator-2014-vehicle-recall-brake-retarder-may-separate · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V341000
“KME Predator 2014 Vehicle Recall: Brake Retarder May Separate.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249473-kme-predator-2014-vehicle-recall-brake-retarder-may-separate. Based on NHTSA recall 20V341000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V341000).
The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may detach from the vehicle while moving. This separation could cause the vehicle to lose braking control, increasing crash risk. The hazard occurs during normal operation when the vehicle is in motion.
Owners of 2014 KME Predator vehicles with Telma induction braking systems are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk if the brake retarder separates during operation.
Check for 2014 KME Predator vehicles with Telma induction braking systems. The recall covers specific model years and vehicle types listed in the official notice.
Call 1-800-678-1910 to schedule a hardware inspection and replacement.
Dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace incorrect hardware at no cost.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-678-1910.
2014 KME Predator vehicles with Telma induction braking systems, including specific model years and vehicle types listed in the recall notice.
The Telma axial retarder braking mechanism may separate from the vehicle while moving, increasing crash risk.
Dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace incorrect hardware at no cost. Contact KME customer service at 1-800-678-1910 to schedule the inspection.
We’ve drafted a message you can send KME to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V341000 — KME KME Hello, I own a KME that is covered by recall 20V341000 from KME. The official recall notice states: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting hardware on axial retarders and replace any incorrect hardware, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 2020. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-678-1910. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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