KME PREDATOR AERIAL 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V504000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-10-03 | 2017-08-14 | 2017-08-15 |
Production Dates: 2012-05-24 - 2014-02-14
Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "KME" is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial, and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed.
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will update the ladder speed software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
