Recall 16V767000
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2011 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL |
| 2012 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2012 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL |
| 2012 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2013 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2013 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL |
| 2013 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2014 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2014 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2014 | KME | PREDATOR SS TDA |
| 2014 | KME | PREDATOR TDA |
| 2015 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2015 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2015 | KME | PREDATOR SS TDA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.