2011 Kme Arff problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Steering 2013-05-09 · campaign 13V187000 · 695 vehicles
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.
Risk: A sudden loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2016-12-22 · OFFRD-1122216 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine crank case seal leak.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/Camshaft Position Sensor 2016-09-22 · 10032011-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine crank case seal leak.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.