NHTSA Campaign 18V433000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. · Reported Jun 26, 2018 · 13 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME Predator TDA, 2016-2018 KME Predator SS TDA, and 2018 KME Predator SS Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial ladder and optional tip mounted lifting device. The lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor.
Consequence
Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
KME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tip lifting device, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KME | PREDATOR | 2017 | 13 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS | 2016 | 13 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS | 2017 | 13 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS | 2018 | 13 |
| KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL | 2018 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V433000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.