Recall 13V137000: 2012–2013 KME Predator and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 11, 2013

Manufacturer

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Potentially affected

40vehicles

Model years

2011–2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 KME Panther0 complaints
• 2012 KME Panther1 complaints
• 2013 KME Panther0 complaints
• 2012 KME Predator2 complaints
• 2013 KME Predator5 complaints