Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. | NHTSA Recall #12V253000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V253000 by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.. Includes 78 affected units, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V253000
Manufacturer: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Report Received Date: 2012-06-04T00:00:00
Subject: Electronic stability control
Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Potentially Affected Units: 78

Details

MFR Campaign Number: L-02
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: The vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-c25v_5it7_dym6
NHTSA ID: 12V253000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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