NHTSA recall campaign
17V504000
ManufacturerKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.Reported2017-08-14Affected20 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Predator Aerial, and 2014-2017 Predator SS Aerial vehicles. A software error may cause the aerial ladder tip control speed to momentarily switch from 20 percent speed to 100 percent overall speed.
Risk
The ladder speed accelerating without warning can increase the risk of injury to the ladder user or those nearby.
Manufacturer remedy
KME will notify owners, and dealers will update the ladder speed software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →