KME 2009–2013 Steering recall
Recalled May 9, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V187000 · KME
Hazard
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.
Units
695 units
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.
What to do
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.
Product
KME ARFF · KME PANTHER · KME PANTHER II · KME PREDATOR · KME PREDATOR SS
Manufacturer(s)
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →