KME Predator, Predator Panther, Predator SS, Predator XL (2010-2011): Electronic stability control (esc)
Recall 12V253000 · Jun 4, 2012 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp
78
vehicles affected
78
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V253000
- Date
- Jun 4, 2012
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp
- Units affected
- 78
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electronic stability control (esc)
- Model years
- 2010-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Predator | 2010-2011 |
| Kme | Predator Panther | 2010-2011 |
| Kme | Predator SS | 2010-2011 |
| Kme | Predator XL | 2010-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V253000?
4 models: Kme Predator (2010-2011), Kme Predator Panther (2010-2011), Kme Predator SS (2010-2011) and 1 more, about 78 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V253000?
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.
What can happen?
THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.