- 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
2012 Kme Panther Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Kme Panther with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2013 for the steering. For comparison, the 2011 has 0 and the 2013 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Panther year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Kme Panther recalls 2
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
- The problem
- 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 leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
- The risk
- Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
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1 complaints about the 2012 Kme Panther
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Fulton ny fire dept was notified by syracuse fd of an issue with their kme swing drives, fulton fd had our drives inspected on 5/3/19 and the info below was found. Swing drives for the aerial where inspected. No fill plug could be accessed. Drain plugs where accessed. Drain plugs where removed. No oil came out of the drains. Inside of drives were checked with an inspection camera. The driver side drive was found to be full of rust. The officer side drive were found to have rust forming on some parts inside. These drives are maintenance free and are suppose to be filled with oil. No oil was installed in these units.
Kme Panther: every year compared
All Panther years2012 Kme Panther vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kme Panther | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2012 Kme Predator | 2 | 3 | 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 2012 Kme Panther
Does the 2012 Kme Panther have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Kme Panther: steering (May 2013); air (April 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 2012 Kme Panther had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 8, 2019 and the latest on May 8, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Kme Panther a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 59 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2012 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