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2012-2017 Kme Predator Aerial and Kme Predator SS Aerial recall: software

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. reported this safety recall on August 14, 2017. It covers about 20 vehicles.

vehicles affected
20
reported
Aug 14, 2017
owners notified
Oct 3, 2017

Electrical system: software

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V504000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2017 Kme Predator Aerial and Kme Predator SS Aerial software?

Yes. Recall 17V504000, reported on August 14, 2017, covers about 20 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V504000?

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.

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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