SteeringRecall 13V-187 · Kme vehicles
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recall 13V-187 covers 695 Kme vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V187000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 2008 to April 30, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.