Defect Description For Recall
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (Kme) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2017 Predator Aerial And Predator Panther Aerial, 2014 Predator Tda, 2014-2017 Predator Ss Tda, And 2012-2017 Predator Ss Aerial Fire Trucks. In The Affected Vehicles, Water May Leak Into The Ladder Position Sensor Allowing The Ladder To Make Contact With The Vehicle Or Be Placed Off Of The Short Jack Side Of The Truck.
Make Of Vehicle
KME
Model Of Vehicle
PREDATOR SS TDA
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16V930000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Ladder Contacts The Truck Or Is Placed Off Of The Short Jack Side Of The Truck There May Be A Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Kme Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Ladder Position Sensor Mount And Bearing System, Replacing Them As Needed, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 8, 2017. Owners May Contact Kme Customer Service At 1-800-235-3926.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20140311
End Of Manufacture
20161122
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
82
Date Owners Notified
20170208
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Date Report Received
20161223