KME PREDATOR SS 2013: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V137000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR SS | 2013 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2013-04-11 | 2013-04-12 |
Production Dates: 2008-09-01 - 2013-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 40
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
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.
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.
