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NHTSARecalled Apr 11, 2013 · #13V137000

Air Brake Leakage may cause Brake Drag

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
  • Air Brake Leakage may cause Brake Drag
  • 2011 Panther II emergency
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Model numbers
2013 Predator, 2011 Panther
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice