2016 KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL RECALL - #16V930000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL |
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| Manufacturer |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Manufactured between |
3/11/2011 - 9/24/2016 |
| Recalled on |
12/23/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/8/2017 |
| # Affected |
82 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2016 KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL Recall for EQUIPMENT
2016 KME PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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