Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
PREDATOR AERIAL
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
17V504000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
The Ladder Speed Accelerating Without Warning Can Increase The Risk Of Injury To The Ladder User Or Those Nearby.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20120524
End Of Manufacture
20140214
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20
Date Owners Notified
20171003
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20170814