NHTSA Campaign 17V503000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Reported Aug 14, 2017 · 14 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2014 | 14 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2015 | 14 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2016 | 14 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2014 | 14 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2015 | 14 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2016 | 14 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V503000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.