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Vehicle recall 12V253000 · June 4, 2012

KME Predator, Predator Panther and 2 more models

Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Kovatch mobile equipment corporation (kme) is recalling certain 2010-2011 predator, predator ss, predator panther, and predator xl emergency vehicles manufactured from March 1, 2010 through October 10, 2011, equipped with feature code 04AZX meritor wabco electronic stability control (ESC) units. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence
The vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will install a new ESC module free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2012. Owners may contact kme at 1-570-669-5154.
Notes
Kme recall number l-02.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V253000
Reported to NHTSA
June 4, 2012
Filed by
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP
Manufacturer campaign
L-02
Owner notification
June 5, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
78
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Recall 12V253000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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