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.
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. – Steering Column Grease Fitting may Hinder Steering
| Report Received Date | 05/09/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V187000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | 2013-E01 |
| Potentially Affected | 695 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V187000) |
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