NHTSA recall campaign
18V433000
ManufacturerKovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.Reported2018-06-26Affected13 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2017 KME Predator TDA, 2016-2018 KME Predator SS TDA, and 2018 KME Predator SS Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial ladder and optional tip mounted lifting device. The lifting devices do not meet the specified load rating or safety factor.
Risk
Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
KME has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tip lifting device, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. 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 →