2011-2017 Kme Predator Aerial, Kme Predator Panther Aerial and others recall: equipment
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall on December 23, 2016. It covers about 82 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 82
- reported
- Dec 23, 2016
- owners notified
- Feb 8, 2017
Equipment
- 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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 16V930000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2017 Kme Predator Aerial, Kme Predator Panther Aerial and others equipment?
Yes. Recall 16V930000, reported on December 23, 2016, covers about 82 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V930000?
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.
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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