NHTSA Recall 13V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V137000; Date: Apr. 11, 2013
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 KME Panther; 2013 KME Panther; 2011 KME Panther Ii; 2012 KME Predator; 2013 KME Predator; 2012 KME Predator Ss; 2013 KME Predator Ss
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Affected Units:: 40
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
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