Vehicle recall 13V187000 · May 9, 2013
KME Panther, Predator and 3 more models
The grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V187000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 9, 2013
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2013-E01
- Owner notification
- May 20, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 695
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
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