2011 Kme Predator Ss | 2010 Kme Predator Xl | 2010 Kme Predator Panther | 2010 Kme Predator | 2010 Kme Predator Ss | 2011 Kme Predator Xl | 2011 Kme Predator Panther | 2011 Kme Predator — Electronic stability control (esc)
Published June 6, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 4, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V253000, published June 6, 2012 and initiated June 4, 2012. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2011 Kme Predator Ss | 2010 Kme Predator Xl | 2010 Kme Predator Panther | 2010 Kme Predator | 2010 Kme Predator Ss | 2011 Kme Predator Xl | 2011 Kme Predator Panther | 2011 Kme Predator — Electronic stability control (esc).
What's the hazard
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION (KME) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2010-2011 PREDATOR, PREDATOR SS, PREDATOR PANTHER, AND PREDATOR XL EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH FEATURE CODE 04AZX MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
What to do
KME WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ESC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KME AT 1-570-669-5154.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- PREDATOR SS
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2011 KME PREDATOR SS | 2010 KME PREDATOR XL | 2010 KME PREDATOR PANTHER | 2010 KME PREDATOR | 2010 KME PREDATOR SS | 2011 KME PREDATOR XL | 2011 KME PREDATOR PANTHER | 2011 KME PREDATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Kme Predator Ss | 2010 Kme Predator Xl | 2010 Kme Predator Panther | 2010 Kme Predator | 2010 Kme Predator Ss | 2011 Kme Predator Xl | 2011 Kme Predator Panther | 2011 Kme Predator — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V253000 on June 6, 2012. Reported hazard: KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION (KME) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2010-2011 PREDATOR, PREDATOR SS, PREDATOR PANTHER, AND PREDATOR XL EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH FEATURE CODE 04AZX MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
What should I do if I have this product?
KME WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ESC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KME AT 1-570-669-5154.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KME. Model: PREDATOR SS.