2013 KME PANTHER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 KME PANTHER
The 2013 KME PANTHER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS, STEERING, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR.
Recalls for the 2013 KME PANTHER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2013 KME PANTHER, potentially affecting up to 745 vehicles.
Recall 14V455000 — SEAT BELTS
| 10 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Predator and 2014 Panther fire fighting vehicles manufactured October 2013 to March 2014, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus,...
Consequence: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: Kovatch will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-800-235-3926. Kovatch's number for this campaign is 2014-SR01.
View full details →Recall 13V187000 — STEERING
| 695 vehicles affected
Defect: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kovatch) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Predator, Predator SS, Panther; 2010-2011 ARFF; and model year 2010-2013 Panther II emergency vehicles. The grease fitting in the steering column shaft may get caught in the column cover. The grease fitting could tear the cover which will impact the driver's ability to steer the vehicle.
Consequence: A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kovatch will notify owners and dealers will remove the grease fitting, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Kovatch at 1-570-669-5173. Kovatch's recall campaign number is 2013-E01.
View full details →Recall 13V137000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 40 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 KME PANTHER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 KME PANTHER.
Safety Rating for the 2013 KME PANTHER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 KME PANTHER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 KME PANTHER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 KME PANTHER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KME PANTHER
- 2009 KME PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2010 KME PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2011 KME PANTHER — 0 complaints
- 2012 KME PANTHER — 1 complaint
- 2013 KME PANTHER (current)
- 2014 KME PANTHER — 0 complaints
Other KME Models
- KME PREDATOR — 13 total complaints
- KME PREDATOR AERIAL — 3 total complaints
- KME AERIALCAT — 2 total complaints
- KME RENEGADE FIRE ENGINE — 2 total complaints
- KME ARIEL CAT — 1 total complaint
- KME COMMERCIAL RESCUE — 1 total complaint
- KME 7600 TANKER — 0 total complaints
- KME AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS — 0 total complaints