NHTSA Recall 13V137000: Air (parking brake)
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Kme Panther.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V137000 |
|---|---|
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL › AIR |
| Report received | April 11, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther, and model year 2011 Panther II emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, through February 28, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Safety risk
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy
Kovatch will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in May 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5132.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V137000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kme Panther | 2012, 2013 |
| Kme Panther II | 2011 |
| Kme Predator | 2012, 2013 |
| Kme Predator SS | 2012, 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.