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KME Predator Recall 13V187: Steering

NHTSA campaign 13V187, reported May 9, 2013, 695 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V187Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component
STEERING
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

KME Arff20102011
KME Panther20092010201120122013
KME Panther II2010201120122013
KME Predator20092010201120122013
KME Predator SS20092010201120122013