NHTSA Campaign 16V767000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Reported Oct 21, 2016 · 54 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Predator Panther Aerial, 2011-2015 Predator Aerial, 2012-2015 Predator SS Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, and 2014-2015 Predator SS TDA emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.
Consequence
If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install re-enforcement inserts to the side clamps of the water way trolley, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2011 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2012 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2013 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2014 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2015 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL | 2011 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL | 2012 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL | 2013 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2012 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2013 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2014 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2015 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS TDA | 2014 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS TDA | 2015 | 54 |
| KME | PREDATOR TDA | 2014 | 54 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V767000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.