2013 KME PANTHER RECALL - #13V187000
RECALL FOR STEERING
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 KME PANTHER |
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| Manufacturer |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/2008 - 4/30/2013 |
| Recalled on |
5/10/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/20/2013 |
| # Affected |
695 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2013 KME PANTHER Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2013 KME PANTHER Recall for SEAT BELTS
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