Recalls for 2009 Kme Predator

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2010-08-30
Description
Kovatch mobile equipment corp.  (kme) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 predator model emergency vehicles manufactured from october 15, 2007 through november 23, 2009, and equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines.  The software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.

Consequence
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders and or the public at risk.

Corrective Action
All customers with affected vehicles have been contacted by daimler trucks and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel.  Please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005.  The safety recall began on september 10, 2010.  Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-800-547-0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.

Notes
Owners may also 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 .

DEFECT #2 - STEERING

Posted on: 2013-05-10
Description
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.  

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.  

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.