NHTSA Campaign 17V504000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Reported Aug 14, 2017 · 20 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2012 | 20 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2013 | 20 |
| KME | PREDATOR AERIAL | 2014 | 20 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2014 | 20 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2015 | 20 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2016 | 20 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2017 | 20 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V504000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.