Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 9, 2013

(Campaign #: 2013-E01)

Steering Column Grease Fitting may Hinder Steering

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.

NHTSA ID: 13V187000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 695

Consequence Summary:

A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 11, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Air Brake Leakage may cause Brake Drag

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.

NHTSA ID: 13V137000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 40

Consequence Summary:

Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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