KME PREDATOR AERIAL 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.