Kme recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
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 could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kme Predator 2010–2011
- Kme Predator Panther 2010–2011
- Kme Predator Ss 2010–2011
- Kme Predator Xl 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V253000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 4, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 5, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 78
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2010 to Oct 10, 2011
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc)
- Maker's own recall number
- L-02
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kme recall: Steering Aug 9, 2022
- Kme recall: Fuel system, diesel Dec 10, 2021
- Kme recall: Power train Nov 19, 2021
- Kme recall: Power train Jun 10, 2020
- Kme recall: Equipment Jun 26, 2018
- Kme recall: Power train Aug 1, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.