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2013 KME PANTHER Recall - Campaign #13V137000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2013 KME PANTHER RECALL - #13V137000

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : AIR

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2013 KME PANTHER
Manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 4/12/2013
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 40
Recalled for PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Description 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.
Consequences Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Corrective action 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.
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 STEERING

2013 KME PANTHER Recall for SEAT BELTS
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