Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
PANTHER
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V137000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Air
Effect Of Defect
Overheated Brake Components Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
40
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20130411