NHTSA Recall 17V504000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V504000; Date: Aug. 14, 2017
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 KME Predator Aerial; 2013 KME Predator Aerial; 2014 KME Predator Aerial; 2014 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2015 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2016 KME Predator Ss Aerial; 2017 KME Predator Ss Aerial
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Affected Units:: 20
Recall Summary:
Kovatch mobile equipment corp. (kme) is recalling certain 2012-2014 predator aerial, and 2014-2017 predator ss aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed.
How to Fix:
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will update the ladder speed 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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