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.
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. – Air Brake Leakage may cause Brake Drag
| Report Received Date | 04/11/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V137000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 40 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V137000) |
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