The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·12V253000·Announced 2012-06-04

KME Predator Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Electronic Stability Control Defect

KME is recalling 2010-2011 Predator emergency vehicles because the electronic stability control system may incorrectly apply brakes, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a vehicle safety system defect that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corporation (KME) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Predator, Predator SS, Predator Panther, and Predator XL emergency vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between March 1, 2010, and October 10, 2011, and are equipped with Feature Code 04AZX Meritor Wabco Electronic Stability Control (ESC) units.

The recall addresses a defect where vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the ESC system's slip angle calculation. This could cause the system to perceive an over-steering situation and apply the outer front wheel brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable. This malfunction may cause the vehicle to deviate from its intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KME PREDATOR SS, PREDATOR XL, PREDATOR PANTHER, PREDATOR
Brand
KME
Manufacturer
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
78

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • PREDATOR SS
  • PREDATOR XL
  • PREDATOR PANTHER
  • PREDATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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