2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL RECALL - #17V504000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL |
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| Manufacturer |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Manufactured between |
5/24/2012 - 2/14/2014 |
| Recalled on |
8/15/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/3/2017 |
| # Affected |
20 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 KME PREDATOR AERIAL Recall for EQUIPMENT
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