NHTSA Recall 16V930000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V930000; Date: Dec. 23, 2016
If the ladder contacts the truck or is placed off of the short jack side of the truck there may be a increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 KME Predator Aerial; 2012 KME Predator Aerial; 2013 KME Predator Aerial; 2014 KME Predator Aerial; 2015 KME Predator Aerial; 2016 KME Predator Aerial; 2017 KME Predator Aerial; 2011 KME Predator Panther Aerial; 2012 KME Predator Panther Aerial; 2013 KME Predator Panther Aerial; 2014 KME Predator Panther Aerial; 2015 KME Predator Panther Aerial; 2016 KME Predator Panther Aerial; 2017 KME Predator Panther Aerial; 2012 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2013 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2014 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2015 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2016 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2017 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2014 KME Predator Ss Tda; 2015 KME Predator Ss Tda; 2016 KME Predator Ss Tda; 2017 KME Predator Ss Tda; 2014 KME Predator Tda
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Affected Units:: 82
Recall Summary:
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 predator aerial and predator panther aerial, 2014 predator tda, 2014-2017 predator ss tda, and 2012-2017 predator ss aerial fire trucks. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the ladder position sensor allowing the ladder to make contact with the vehicle or be placed off of the short jack side of the truck.
How to Fix:
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ladder position sensor mount and bearing system, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact kme customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 8, 2017
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