KME PREDATOR 2013: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V137000

Make Model Year
KME PREDATOR 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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.