NHTSA Recall 13V187000

Filed by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Component: Steering. Reported 2013-05-09. An estimated 695 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

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.

Risk

A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

What the manufacturer will do

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.

Manufacturer campaign number: 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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NHTSA Recall 13V187000

Defect

Risk

What the manufacturer will do

Notes

Vehicles covered by this recall