Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
ARFF
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
13V187000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
A Sudden Loss Of Steering Control May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
695
Date Owners Notified
20130520
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20130509
Make Campaign Number
2013-E01