Recall 13V187000
STEERING
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | KME | PANTHER |
| 2009 | KME | PREDATOR |
| 2009 | KME | PREDATOR SS |
| 2010 | KME | ARFF |
| 2010 | KME | PANTHER |
| 2010 | KME | PANTHER II |
| 2010 | KME | PREDATOR |
| 2010 | KME | PREDATOR SS |
| 2011 | KME | ARFF |
| 2011 | KME | PANTHER |
| 2011 | KME | PANTHER II |
| 2011 | KME | PREDATOR |
| 2011 | KME | PREDATOR SS |
| 2012 | KME | PANTHER |
| 2012 | KME | PANTHER II |
| 2012 | KME | PREDATOR |
| 2012 | KME | PREDATOR SS |
| 2013 | KME | PANTHER |
| 2013 | KME | PANTHER II |
| 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.