2011 Kme Predator Ss | 2009 Kme Predator Ss | 2011 Kme Arff | 2010 Kme Predator | 2009 Kme Predator | 2010 Kme Panther | 2013 Kme Panther Ii | 2010 Kme Panther Ii | 2011 Kme Panther Ii | 2011 Kme Panther | 2010 Kme Predator Ss | 2009 Kme Panther | 2012 Kme Panther | 2012 Kme Panther Ii | 2012 Kme Predator Ss | 2013 Kme Predator Ss | 2010 Kme Arff | 2013 Kme Panther | 2011 Kme Predator | 2012 Kme Predator — Steering
Published May 10, 2013 · Recall initiated: May 9, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V187000, published May 10, 2013 and initiated May 9, 2013. Recalling firm: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.; 2011 Kme Predator Ss | 2009 Kme Predator Ss | 2011 Kme Arff | 2010 Kme Predator | 2009 Kme Predator | 2010 Kme Panther | 2013 Kme Panther Ii | 2010 Kme Panther Ii | 2011 Kme Panther Ii | 2011 Kme Panther | 2010 Kme Predator Ss | 2009 Kme Panther | 2012 Kme Panther | 2012 Kme Panther Ii | 2012 Kme Predator Ss | 2013 Kme Predator Ss | 2010 Kme Arff | 2013 Kme Panther | 2011 Kme Predator | 2012 Kme Predator — Steering.
What's the hazard
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther; 2010-2011 ARFF; and model year 2010-2013 Panther II emergency vehicles. The grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover. The grease fitting could tear the cover which will impact the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.
What to do
Kovatch will notify owners and dealers will remove the grease fitting, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5173. Kovatch's recall campaign number is 2013-E01.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KME
- Model
- PREDATOR SS
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Lot
- 2011 KME PREDATOR SS | 2009 KME PREDATOR SS | 2011 KME ARFF | 2010 KME PREDATOR | 2009 KME PREDATOR | 2010 KME PANTHER | 2013 KME PANTHER II | 2010 KME PANTHER II | 2011 KME PANTHER II | 2011 KME PANTHER | 2010 KME PREDATOR SS | 2009 KME PANTHER | 2012 KME PANTHER | 2012 KME PANTHER II | 2012 KME PREDATOR SS | 2013 KME PREDATOR SS | 2010 KME ARFF | 2013 KME PANTHER | 2011 KME PREDATOR | 2012 KME PREDATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Kme Predator Ss | 2009 Kme Predator Ss | 2011 Kme Arff | 2010 Kme Predator | 2009 Kme Predator | 2010 Kme Panther | 2013 Kme Panther Ii | 2010 Kme Panther Ii | 2011 Kme Panther Ii | 2011 Kme Panther | 2010 Kme Predator Ss | 2009 Kme Panther | 2012 Kme Panther | 2012 Kme Panther Ii | 2012 Kme Predator Ss | 2013 Kme Predator Ss | 2010 Kme Arff | 2013 Kme Panther | 2011 Kme Predator | 2012 Kme Predator — Steering recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V187000 on May 10, 2013. Reported hazard: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther; 2010-2011 ARFF; and model year 2010-2013 Panther II emergency vehicles. The grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover. The grease fitting could tear the cover which will impact the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.
What should I do if I have this product?
Kovatch will notify owners and dealers will remove the grease fitting, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5173. Kovatch's recall campaign number is 2013-E01.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KME. Model: PREDATOR SS.