2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL RECALL - #18V393000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2017 KME Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL |
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| Manufacturer |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Manufactured between |
6/19/2014 - 10/25/2017 |
| Recalled on |
6/15/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/13/2018 |
| # Affected |
12 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2017 KME Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out. |
| Consequences |
If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury. |
| Corrective action |
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928. |
| 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 |
2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2018 KME PREDATOR AERIAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HOOD, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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