Defect Description For Recall
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corporation (Kme) Is Recalling Certain 2010-2011 Predator, Predator Ss, Predator Panther, And Predator Xl Emergency Vehicles Manufactured From March 1, 2010 Through October 10, 2011, Equipped With Feature Code 04Azx Meritor WABCo Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Units. Under Certain Road And Driving Conditions, Vehicle Body Roll And Road Inclination Characteristics May Adversely Affect The Slip Angle Calculation Of The Electronic Stability Control (Esc) System. This Might Cause The Esc To Perceive An Over Steering Situation And Therefore Apply The Outer Wheel Brake On The Front Axle Until The Vehicle Is Perceived To Be Stable.
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
PREDATOR SS
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V253000
Component Description
Electronic Stability Control
Effect Of Defect
The Vehicle May Deviate From The Intended Line Of Travel, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Kme Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A New Esc Module Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 5, 2012. Owners May Contact Kme At 1-570-669-5154.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp
Start Of Manufacture
20100301
End Of Manufacture
20111010
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
78
Date Owners Notified
20120605
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20120604
Make Campaign Number
L-02