Recall 17V504000: 2012–2014 KME Predator Aerial, 2014–2017 KME Predator SS Aerial
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 14, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 20
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
The fix
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.
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
- 2012 KME Predator Aerial
- 2013 KME Predator Aerial
- 2014 KME Predator Aerial
- 2014 KME Predator SS Aerial
- 2015 KME Predator SS Aerial
- 2016 KME Predator SS Aerial
- 2017 KME Predator SS Aerial
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V504000
- Manufacturer
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Owner letters
- Oct 3, 2017
- Components
- Electrical system:software (Electrical System); 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