2009-2013 Kme Arff, Kme Panther and others recall: steering
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall on May 9, 2013. It covers about 695 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 695
- reported
- May 9, 2013
- owners notified
- May 20, 2013
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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 13V187000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2013 Kme Arff, Kme Panther and others steering?
Yes. Recall 13V187000, reported on May 9, 2013, covers about 695 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V187000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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