2013 Kme Panther | 2012 Kme Panther | 2013 Kme Predator Ss | 2012 Kme Predator Ss | 2011 Kme Panther Ii | 2012 Kme Predator | 2013 Kme Predator — Parking brake: conventional: air
Published April 12, 2013 · Recall initiated: April 11, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V137000, published April 12, 2013 and initiated April 11, 2013. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2013 Kme Panther | 2012 Kme Panther | 2013 Kme Predator Ss | 2012 Kme Predator Ss | 2011 Kme Panther Ii | 2012 Kme Predator | 2013 Kme Predator — Parking brake: conventional: air.
What's the hazard
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther, and model year 2011 Panther II emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, through February 28, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
What to do
Kovatch will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in May 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5132.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- PANTHER
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2013 KME PANTHER | 2012 KME PANTHER | 2013 KME PREDATOR SS | 2012 KME PREDATOR SS | 2011 KME PANTHER II | 2012 KME PREDATOR | 2013 KME PREDATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Kme Panther | 2012 Kme Panther | 2013 Kme Predator Ss | 2012 Kme Predator Ss | 2011 Kme Panther Ii | 2012 Kme Predator | 2013 Kme Predator — Parking brake: conventional: air recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V137000 on April 12, 2013. Reported hazard: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther, and model year 2011 Panther II emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, through February 28, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
What should I do if I have this product?
Kovatch will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in May 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5132.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KME. Model: PANTHER.