2012 Kme Predator Aerial Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 2012 Kme Predator Aerial problems

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Electrical system: softwareReported August 14, 2017 · 20 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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.

Recall number 17V504000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported December 23, 2016 · 82 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Predator Aerial and Predator Panther Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, 2014-2017 Predator SS TDA, and 2012-2017 Predator SS Aerial fire trucks. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the ladder position sensor allowing the ladder to make contact with the vehicle or be placed off of the short jack side of the truck.
Risk: If the ladder contacts the truck or is placed off of the short jack side of the truck there may be a increased risk of injury.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ladder position sensor mount and bearing system, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3926.

Recall number 16V930000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported October 21, 2016 · 54 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Predator Panther Aerial, 2011-2015 Predator Aerial, 2012-2015 Predator SS Aerial, 2014 Predator TDA, and 2014-2015 Predator SS TDA emergency vehicles equipped with aerial water way trollies. The aerial device water way trolley could separate from the ladder.
Risk: If the water way trolley separates from the ladder, it may fall, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy: KME will notify owners, and dealers will install re-enforcement inserts to the side clamps of the water way trolley, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑800‑235‑3928.

Recall number 16V767000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported August 16, 2016 · 27 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Predator Pumper, Predator Panther Pumper and Predator Aerial, 2013 Predator Panther Aerial and Predator Rescue and 2012 Predator Panther Tanker emergency vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the front grille may loosen and separate from the cab face.
Risk: If the front grille detaches from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: All the vehicles affected in this campaign have been remedied. Therefore, an owner notification will not be issued. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1‑570‑669‑5577.

Recall number 16V606000 · Recall details

Is the 2012 Kme Predator Aerial reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Kme Predator Aerial.

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How many recalls does the 2012 Kme Predator Aerial have?

4 recalls, covering electrical system, equipment and structure.

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