NHTSARecalled May 9, 2013 · #13V187000
Steering Column Grease Fitting may Hinder Steering
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Steering Column Grease Fitting may Hinder Steering
- 2010-2013 Panther II emergency
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Model numbers
- 2013 Predator, 2011 ARFF, 2013 Panther
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.