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Recalls 2
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 13V187000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional: air
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 number 13V137000 · Recall details
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Is the 2012 Kme Predator SS reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Kme Predator SS.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Kme Predator SS?
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How many recalls does the 2012 Kme Predator SS have?
2 recalls, covering steering and parking brake.
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