KME PREDATOR AERIAL 2014: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V503000

Make Model Year
KME PREDATOR AERIAL 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-10-03 2017-08-14 2017-08-15

Production Dates: 2014-03-12 - 2015-06-27

Manufacturers Involved: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. "KME" is recalling certain 2014-2016 Predator SS Aerial, and Predator Aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released.

Consequence

Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ladder rotation 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.