NHTSA Recall 17V503000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V503000; Date: Aug. 14, 2017
Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 KME Predator Aerial; 2015 KME Predator Aerial; 2016 KME Predator Aerial; 2014 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2015 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2016 KME Predator Ss Aerial
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Affected Units:: 14
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Oct 3, 2017
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