2011 Kme Panther Ii Recalls
All 2011 Kme Panther Ii recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.May 10th, 2013
Recalled Component
STEERING
STEERING
Recall Date
May 10th, 2013
May 10th, 2013
Units Effected
695
695
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V187000
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2013-E01
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 2008
Manufactured End Date: April 30th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: May 20th, 2013
Defect Summary:
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. Consequence Summary:
A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
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. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
April 12th, 2013
Recalled Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Recall Date
April 12th, 2013
April 12th, 2013
Units Effected
40
40
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V137000
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Defect Summary:
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. Consequence Summary:
Overheated brake components could result in a fire. Corrective Summary:
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. Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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