KME PREDATOR AERIAL 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V503000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2016 |
| 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: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
