2003-2011 Kme Aerialcat recall: equipment
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp reported this safety recall on January 30, 2012. It covers about 120 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 120
- reported
- Jan 30, 2012
- owners notified
- Apr 10, 2012
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Kovatch mobile equipment corporation (kme) is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2011 aerialcat model fire trucks equipped with an aerial bucket that is operated with electronic controls and a turntable that has hydraulic controls. On these vehicles, upon activation of the dead mans switch on the turntable, the ladder may unexpectedly move.
- Risk
- If the ladder unexpectedly moves, the operator can lose control of the bucket location, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Kme will notify owners, and dealers will repair the trucks free of charge. The safety recall began on april 10, 2012. Owners may contact kovatch mobile equipment corporation at 1‑570‑669‑5154.
Recall number 12V027000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 12V027000
Is there a recall on the 2003-2011 Kme Aerialcat equipment?
Yes. Recall 12V027000, reported on January 30, 2012, covers about 120 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V027000?
Kme will notify owners, and dealers will repair the trucks free of charge. The safety recall began on april 10, 2012. Owners may contact kovatch mobile equipment corporation at 1‑570‑669‑5154.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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