KME Predator Aerial, Predator SS Aerial (2015-2018): Equipment
Recall 18V393000 · Jun 12, 2018 · Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
12
vehicles affected
12
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V393000
- Date
- Jun 12, 2018
- Maker
- Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
- Units affected
- 12
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2015-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain 2015-2017 KME Predator SS Aerial, and 2015-2018 KME Predator Aerial emergency vehicles equipped with an aerial platform and optional modular platform tether control. If the tether control gets unplugged while it is operating the aerial, the last command will be continued to be carried out.
What can happen
If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kme | Predator Aerial | 2015-2018 |
| Kme | Predator SS Aerial | 2015-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V393000?
2 models: Kme Predator Aerial (2015-2018), Kme Predator SS Aerial (2015-2017), about 12 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V393000?
KME will notify owners, and dealers will install updated software to stop the aerial's movement, free of charge. The recall began July 13, 2018. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928.
What can happen?
If the aerial continues moving when the tether is unplugged, it can increase the risk of an 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.