NHTSA campaign 17V504000
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. recall 17V504000
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.
Reported 08/14/2017
What can happen
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
Repair
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.
Components
- Electrical system: Software
- Equipment
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.