Recall 16V930000
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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 PANTHER AERIAL |
| 2014 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2014 | KME | PREDATOR SS TDA |
| 2014 | KME | PREDATOR TDA |
| 2015 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2015 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL |
| 2015 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2015 | KME | PREDATOR SS TDA |
| 2016 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2016 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL |
| 2016 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2016 | KME | PREDATOR SS TDA |
| 2017 | KME | PREDATOR AERIAL |
| 2017 | KME | PREDATOR PANTHER AERIAL |
| 2017 | KME | PREDATOR SS AERIAL |
| 2017 | KME | PREDATOR SS TDA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.