Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V187000 Reported May 9, 2013

Steering column grease fitting may hinder steering

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · N/A · 695 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V187000
Manufacturer Campaign
2013-E01
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
695
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 9, 2013

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 13V187000 or campaign 2013-E01.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V187000

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

What is recall 13V187000?

NHTSA recall 13V187000 was issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. on May 9, 2013. It addresses: Steering column grease fitting may hinder steering. The recall affects approximately 695 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 13V187000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2013-E01. 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.