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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V137000

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Published April 12, 2013 · Recall initiated: April 11, 2013

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.

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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