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2012 KME PANTHER II Recall - Campaign #13V187000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2012 KME PANTHER II 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 2012 KME PANTHER II
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
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.
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