Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. is recalling certain 2018 Predator Tractor-Drawn Aerial vehicles
— Recall Campaign #19V189000
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator Tractor-Drawn Aerial (TDA) vehicles. A weld may fail on the waterway pipes, possibly resulting in a pipe detaching from the vehicle.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V189000
| Manufacturer: | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 07, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V189000 |
| Units affected: | 2 |
- Description:
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2018 Predator Tractor-Drawn Aerial (TDA) vehicles. A weld may fail on the waterway pipes, possibly resulting in a pipe detaching from the vehicle.
- Consequeces:
- Failure of the weld while the waterway has water in it increases the risk of injury to those nearby.
- Corrective action:
- KME will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected sections of the lower waterways, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. 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.