- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Kme Panther Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Kme Panther have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2013 for the steering.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Panther year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Kme Panther recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
Be the first Panther owner to share.
Problems or none - your experience is exactly what the next buyer is looking for. Write it now
No complaints about the 2011 Kme Panther yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Kme Panther: every year compared
All Panther years2011 Kme Panther vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Kme Panther | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2011 Kme Predator | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Kme Panther
Does the 2011 Kme Panther have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Kme Panther: steering (May 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2011 Kme Panther had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Kme Panther a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Kme Panther year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2011 Kme Panther has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data