NHTSA recall campaign
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What was wrong
Defect
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Predator Panther Aerial, 2011-2015 Predator Aerial, 2012-2015 Predator SS Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, and 2014-2015 Predator SS TDA emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.
Risk
If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Manufacturer remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install re-enforcement inserts to the side clamps of the water way trolley, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →