KME Predator, Predator SS, Predator SS Aerial (2016-2018): Equipment
Recall 18V433000 · Jun 26, 2018 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
13
vehicles affected
13
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V433000
- Date
- Jun 26, 2018
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 13
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2016-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Predator | 2017 |
| Kme | Predator SS | 2016-2018 |
| Kme | Predator SS Aerial | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V433000?
3 models: Kme Predator (2017), Kme Predator SS (2016-2018), Kme Predator SS Aerial (2018), about 13 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V433000?
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.
What can happen?
Using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.