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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V253📅 Jun 6, 2012

2010–2011 KME Predator & 2010–2011 KME Predator Panther + 2 more recall: stability control

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

The vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V253000
Manufacturer recall #
L-02
Manufacturer
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP
Vehicles affected
78
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 5, 2012
Built
Mar 1, 2010 – Oct 10, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
KME recall number L-02.customers may 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V253 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V253?

2010–2011 KME Predator & 2010–2011 KME Predator Panther + 2 more. 78 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized KME dealer to book the free repair.