NHTSA Recall 12V027000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V027000; Date: Jan. 30, 2012
If the ladder unexpectedly moves, the operator can lose control of the bucket location, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 KME Aerialcat; 2004 KME Aerialcat; 2005 KME Aerialcat; 2006 KME Aerialcat; 2007 KME Aerialcat; 2008 KME Aerialcat; 2009 KME Aerialcat; 2010 KME Aerialcat; 2011 KME Aerialcat
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp
Affected Units:: 120
Recall Summary:
Kovatch mobile equipment corporation (kme) is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2011 aerialcat model fire trucks equipped with an aerial bucket that is operated with electronic controls and a turntable that has hydraulic controls. On these vehicles, upon activation of the dead man�s switch on the turntable, the ladder may unexpectedly move.
How to Fix:
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will repair the trucks free of charge. The safety recall began on April 10, 2012. Owners may contact kovatch mobile equipment corporation at 1-570-669-5154.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 10, 2012
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