NHTSA recall 13V187000
Steering
Kme Arff and 4 more
Reported May 9, 2013695 vehicles affectedKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.Maker’s number 2013-E01
The 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.
The risk
A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.