Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V253000 Reported June 4, 2012

Electronic stability control

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · N/A · 78 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V253000
Manufacturer Campaign
L-02
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
78
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 4, 2012

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 12V253000 or campaign L-02.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V253000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V253000?

NHTSA recall 12V253000 was issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. on June 4, 2012. It addresses: Electronic stability control. The recall affects approximately 78 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V253000 or the manufacturer campaign number L-02. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.