Recall 13V137000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | KME | PANTHER II |
| 2012 | KME | PANTHER |
| 2012 | KME | PREDATOR |
| 2012 | KME | PREDATOR SS |
| 2013 | KME | PANTHER |
| 2013 | KME | PREDATOR |
| 2013 | KME | PREDATOR SS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.