KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2011 AERIALCAT
— Recall Campaign #12V027000
KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION (KME) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2011 AERIALCAT MODEL FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AERIAL BUCKET THAT IS OPERATED WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROLS AND A TURNTABLE THAT HAS HYDRAULIC CONTROLS. ON THESE VEHICLES, UPON ACTIVATION OF THE DEAD MAN?S SWITCH ON THE TURNTABLE, THE LADDER MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 120 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12V027000
| Manufacturer: | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 30, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12V027000 |
| Units affected: | 120 |
- Description:
- KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION (KME) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2011 AERIALCAT MODEL FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AERIAL BUCKET THAT IS OPERATED WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROLS AND A TURNTABLE THAT HAS HYDRAULIC CONTROLS. ON THESE VEHICLES, UPON ACTIVATION OF THE DEAD MAN?S SWITCH ON THE TURNTABLE, THE LADDER MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE.
- Consequeces:
- IF THE LADDER UNEXPECTEDLY MOVES, THE OPERATOR CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE BUCKET LOCATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- KME WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TRUCKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORPORATION AT 1-570-669-5154.
- Notes:
- OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .