Defect Description For Recall
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corporation (Kme) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2003 Through 2011 Aerialcat Model Fire Trucks Equipped With An Aerial Bucket That Is Operated With Electronic Controls And A Turntable That Has Hydraulic Controls. On These Vehicles, Upon Activation Of The Dead Manøs Switch On The Turntable, The Ladder May Unexpectedly Move.
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
AERIALCAT
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
12V027000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Ladder Unexpectedly Moves, The Operator Can Lose Control Of The Bucket Location, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Kme Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair The Trucks Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On April 10, 2012. Owners May Contact Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corporation At 1-570-669-5154.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp
Start Of Manufacture
20030701
End Of Manufacture
20110831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
120
Date Owners Notified
20120410
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20120130