KME Predator Aerial, Predator SS Aerial (2014-2016): Equipment
Recall 17V503000 · Aug 14, 2017 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
14
vehicles affected
14
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V503000
- Date
- Aug 14, 2017
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 14
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment; Electrical system > Software
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Predator SS Aerial, and Predator Aerial vehicles. The software that controls the ladder rotation circuit may allow the ladder to rotate even after the rotation joystick is released.
What can happen
Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ladder rotation software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Predator Aerial | 2014-2016 |
| Kme | Predator SS Aerial | 2014-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V503000?
2 models: Kme Predator Aerial (2014-2016), Kme Predator SS Aerial (2014-2016), about 14 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V503000?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ladder rotation software, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3926.
What can happen?
Unintended rotation of the ladder can increase 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.