Recall 16V767000: 2011–2015 KME Predator Aerial, 2011–2013 KME Predator Panther Aerial, 2012–2015 KME Predator SS Aerial +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 21, 2016
Vehicles affected
54
Models
5
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

The fix

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V767000
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Owner letters
Dec 1, 2016
Components
Equipment (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology